Dialysis Technician II

Northwest Kidney Centers; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental & Vision plans

401 Retirement Plan with employer 4% +

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off 192 hours first year

Paid Sick Time

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Commute/Transit Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholarship Program

Life & AD&D Plans

Job summary

Northwest Kidney Centers is seeking a Dialysis Technician II at the Everett Kidney Center. This per diem, variable shift role offers hands-on training to become a Dialysis Technician in 8+ weeks, with opportunities for growth and continued support.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of dialysis experience; preferred candidates may have science education or prior direct patient care and phlebotomy experience. Float to other clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of dialysis experience.
• Willing to float to other clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up dialysis machines and connect patients to the machine.
• Monitor treatments and disconnect patients after completion.
• Clean and reprocess dialyzers; handle dialysis chemicals safely.
• Refer issues to RN, supervisor, or manager.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Direct patient care

Phlebotomy experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Dialysis Technician II to join the Everett Kidney Center! Shift Per diem, Variable Shift.

Pay range: $24.15- $36.80

Get paid to train. We'll support your journey to become a Dialysis Technician in 8+ weeks without any previous healthcare experience. From there, you'll get experience and support toward your career goals.

Purpose

The Dialysis Technician receives direction for the delivery of patient care from the unit registered nurse, supervisor or manager. This position performs hemodialysis tasks, which include: setting-up dialysis machines, coupling patients to dialysis machines, monitoring treatment then disconnecting them after treatment; cleaning and reprocessing dialyzer, workwith chemicals involved in the operation of the dialysis equipment being aware of safety procedures; refers identified problems appropriately, performs other tasks as delegated and communicates with patients, their families, staff and other organizations.

Shift: Per Diem, Variable Monday - Saturday (0500-1530, 1515-2345)

Direct-care employees are required to float to other clinics, as needed, to maintain safe patient care.

Required qualifications

• Proof of High School Diploma (or GED or advanced degree)
• (1) One year of dialysis experience

Preferred qualifications

• Education in the science field
• Prior direct patient care experience
• Prior phlebotomy experience

Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE):

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans:Premera Blue Cross (HDHP, Low Option PPO, High Option PPO)
• Delta Dental& Vision Services Plan
• 401 Retirement Plan, Employer Match dollar for dollar up to 4% of your wages and an additional 1% Discretionary Match
• Disability benefits: Short-term & Long-term Plans
• Life & AD&D Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 100% employer subsidized Commute/Transit Benefits available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes personal time off and holidays. Employees may earn up to 192 hours of PTO in their first year.
• Paid Sick Time (PST) - Employees will earn 1 hour for every 30 eligible hours of work.

Founded in 1962 as the world's first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Preboarding Requirements

At Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), employment verification and references, which are contingent to be hired on with NKC. These checks ensure we are in compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team.

Please note

To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

This position is eligible for an evening shift premium of $1.31/hour. This position is eligible for a weekend premium of $2.00/hour.