Dialysis Technician II

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute is expanding with a new dialysis-focused role for the ICU and hospitalwide care. As a Dialysis Technician II, you will support CRRT and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), prepare dialysate solutions and baths, and assist with related research to advance patient care and dialysis practices.

This position is a 12-hour day shift, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m., with weekends and every other holiday on a rotating 365-day schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) certification required and current.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CRRT and PD procedures on acutely ill patients.
• Prepare dialysis solutions and bags; setup machines for 24-hour therapy.
• Monitor equipment, troubleshoot alarms, stock supplies, and assist with research as needed.

Skills

Dialysis procedures

ICU support

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDT certification

Tools

CRRT equipment operation

PD machinery handling

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.

This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU and epilepsy monitoring, as well as additional operating rooms and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG, sleep and rehabilitation services. We are welcoming new caregivers to collaborate within our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to nationally recognized, innovative neurological care. Join us and be part of the next wave of transformative care at Cleveland Clinic.

As a Dialysis Technician II, you will provide specialized support for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) treatments for critically ill patients in the ICU and throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include preparing and packaging dialysate solutions and baths, performing bacteriological sampling of dialysis equipment and related systems, maintaining treatment supplies, and ensuring equipment functions properly. In this role, you may also assist with clinical research projects, contributing to the advancement of patient care and dialysis practices.

A caregiver in this role works 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 p.m. -- 6:30 a.m., with a rotating schedule that includes weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday, reflecting a 365-day operational schedule.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) procedures on acutely ill patients.
• Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement therapies (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF, SCUF and ECMO) in the ICUs and O.R's by preparing dialysis solutions, setting up machines and attaching the treatment to the patient for 24-hour continuous therapy and serving as a 24-hour resource for the ICU nurses for any alarms or questions regarding the patient's therapy.
• Perform technical support responsibilities that include preparing, transferring, and packaging dialysis mixtures and baths (acid and bicarb).
• Assist with basic equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.
• Draw bio samples of equipment and systems.
• Clean and disinfect equipment, reusable jugs, and systems.
• Receive and stock delivered supplies.
• Responsible for doping Potassium in acid concentrate jugs.
• Refill jugs with needed dialysis solutions.
• Make packaging and deliver CRRT dialysate bags.
• Conduct 5S zone responsibilities.
• Teach and support other employees and personnel.
• Assist with research projects as needed.
• Monitor and chart the central water system.
• Assist with clinical research projects.

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
• Two years 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)
• Two years of outpatient experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination to perform dialysis procedures. .
• 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: $18.88

Maximum hourly: $28.80

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.).