Dialysis Technician I

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, OH seeks a Dialysis Technician I (PRN) to support intermittent hemodialysis care under RN supervision. Shifts run 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. with rotating Saturdays and holidays; training week begins with a five-day commitment.

You will clarify dialysis regimens with licensed practitioners, administer meds as delegated by RNs or physicians, assist with water/dialysate prep, troubleshoot equipment, and help ensure patient safety in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CDT certification must be current.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross is required.
• One year of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience.

Responsibilities

• Clarify prescribed dialysis care regimen with the licensed practitioner when needed.
• Notify practitioner if you choose not to follow a regimen.
• Administer medications when delegated by RN or physician as allowed by Ohio law.
• Prepare water and dialysate and share responsibilities with the technologist team.
• Assist with equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.

Skills

IHD experience

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

Fairview Hospital’s Dialysis Unit cares for patients experiencing kidney failure, including individuals with diabetes, hypertension, COPD, post-surgical needs, or those who are non-compliant with outpatient visits. Patients treated in this unit are often acutely ill and require close monitoring and intensive care. As a Dialysis Technician I, you will provide Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) care to patients while working in the immediate presence and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working shifts varying between 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with rotating Saturday and holiday requirements. Your first week will be a 5 day commitment for training purposes.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Clarify any prescribed dialysis care regimen for a patient when the technician believes that the regimen is inaccurate.
• Consult with an appropriate licensed practitioner to clarify the prescribed dialysis care regimen.
• Notify the practitioner when the technician decides not to follow the prescribed dialysis care regimen or direction.
• Document that the practitioner was notified of the decision not to follow the direction or the prescribed dialysis care regimen, taking any action necessary to assure the safety of the patient.
• Administer medications when delegated by a registered nurse or a licensed physician as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code).
• Share responsibility with the technologist team in preparation of water, dialysate and perform other technical duties.
• Communicate with the water company when problems arise and arrange for the disinfections of the water rooms.
• Assist with basic equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.
• Manages doping Potassium in acid concentrate jugs and refills jugs with needed dialysis solutions.
• Conduct 5S zone responsibilities.
• Teach and support other employees and personnel.
• Assist with research projects.
• Monitor and chart the central water system.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified by the current State as a Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) and maintain current certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior experience in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
• Prior Dialysis experience
• ICU experience
• Acute care or Med/Surg experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids on a daily basis.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $24.00

Maximum hourly: $24.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).