Dialysis Technician I

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Dialysis Technician I to join their Main Campus team. The role involves providing exceptional patient care using advanced dialysis technology and requires relevant qualifications such as a high school diploma and CDT certification. Candidates will support renal failure patients and work collaboratively within a dedicated team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) through Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and consult on dialysis care regimens.
• Administer medications as delegated by registered nurse.
• Assist with equipment usage and troubleshooting.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic offers innovative treatments in kidney medicine, including minimally invasive, scarless options for procedures and management of kidney disease. On our Kidney Medicine Unit, you will be caring for our renal failure patients that are visiting for additional care or who are inpatients. You will use our state-of-the-art dialysis technology and follow our ‘patient-first’ methodology to deliver exceptional care.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:30AM – 6:30PM.

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 performs 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 Dialysis Technician (CDT) through the state of Ohio with no Board Actions
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• One year of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience
  
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Dialysis Technician (DT) experience in a hospital setting
  
  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.
  
  

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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