Dialysis Technician: Hands-On Patient Care & Tech Skills

Mayo Clinic; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSAs/FSAs for eligible expenses

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Albert Lea, MN seeks a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician to join the dialysis services team. Under RN supervision, provide dialysis support and direct patient care, including equipment maintenance and quality controls.

The role requires flexibility to work 10-hour shifts, weekends, and varying hours. A High School diploma and dialysis-related training are required or preferred, with BLS compliance and certification within 18 months if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting or other health care setting preferred.
• Dialysis Technician training or CNA training preferred.
• Ishihara color blindness test required before employment.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days/evenings/nights/holidays/weekends.
• Ability to work with multiple team members and to float to other dialysis units.
• Maintains Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS/CPR).
• Successful completion of dialysis technician certification within 18 months of hire where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and observations.
• Perform basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and monitor water treatment.
• Monitor vascular access and perform cleaning/disinfection of dialysis machines.
• Draw blood samples and prepare for transport; perform lab tests and quality controls.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dialysis Technician training or CNA training

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Albert Lea, MN seeks a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician to join the dialysis services team. Under RN supervision, provide dialysis support and direct patient care, including equipment maintenance and quality controls.

The role requires flexibility to work 10-hour shifts, weekends, and varying hours. A High School diploma and dialysis-related training are required or preferred, with BLS compliance and certification within 18 months if applicable.