Dialysis Technician - Detroit Lakes Dialysis - FT

10000 Sanford; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a dedicated Dialysis Technician to join our team. You will perform delegated nursing interventions for stable dialysis patients under supervision, including equipment operation, patient monitoring, and documentation. No experience required, on-the-job training provided.

Role supports a team-based, fast-paced environment with a 32-hour scheduled weekly workload and varied shifts. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants, and BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• GED is required.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Dialysis experience preferred.
• Must obtain Hemodialysis Technician certification within 18 months of hire (NNCC/BONENT or approved).
• BLS required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis equipment and supplies.
• Inspect access site and ensure sterility.
• Obtain and process blood samples as needed.
• Adjust treatment under nursing supervision.
• Monitor patient vitals and equipment during dialysis.
• Initiate and discontinue dialysis treatment.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Sanitize dialysis stations after use.

Skills

Dialysis basics

Vital signs monitoring

Equipment operation

Education

GED

Hemodialysis Technician certification (NNCC/BONENT)

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 10 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Compensation: Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.50 Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants! Union Position: No Department Details Great team work- Right now we are not open on weekends

Summary Performs the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This may include but not limited to; initiation of dialysis, monitoring patient during treatments, discontinuing treatments, proper operation of the dialysis equipment, gathering and documenting pertinent patient information, and responding to alarms.

Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dialysis Technician to join our Sanford Health team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing dialysis treatments, ensuring their comfort and safety. As a dialysis technician, you will have the opportunity to build relationships and make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. You will be working in partnership with nursing staff to provide excellent care to patients in a fast paced environment. No experience required, supportive and thorough on the job training provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Equipment Preparation
• Access Site Inspection
• Obtaining Blood Sampling
• Treatment Adjustment under direction of nursing staff
• Monitoring equipment and patient vitals during treatment
• Treatment Initiation and Discontinuation
• Medication Administration
• Dialysis station sanitization

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.
• One-year experience in a health care environment is preferred.
• Dialysis experience preferred.
• Knowledge of various equipment/supplies and its general use, medical terminology, and computer skills preferred.
• Must possess or obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), or other approved certifying agency within 18 months of hire.
• If working in North Dakota (ND) must be on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry through the Board of Nursing at the time employment begins.
• If working in South Dakota (SD), must register as Unlicensed Dialysis Technician through the SD Board of Nursing once certification is received (within 18 months).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through the American Heart.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.