Dialysis Technician II

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a qualified Dialysis Technician II for their Main Campus. In this mid-senior level position, you will provide critical support to patients undergoing dialysis, utilizing advanced technology and participating in a dedicated healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in dialysis procedures and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) and BLS Certification needed.
• 3 years of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) procedures.
• Prepare dialysis solutions and set up machines for patients.
• Assist with equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Technical support

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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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 6:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. with on-call requirements

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 Dialysis Technician (CDT) through the state of Ohio with no Board Actions
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Three 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 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:

• 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.
• Good manual dexterity sufficient to perform dialysis procedures.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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