Dialysis Technician- New Town

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is hiring a Dialysis Technician for a brand-new unit in the United States. The schedule runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 36-hour work week and a salary range of $19.00–$26.50 per hour.

Under RN supervision, you will perform delegated dialysis tasks and support patient care in a close-knit community. The role emphasizes equipment prep, cannulation, treatment monitoring, alarm management, accurate documentation, and strict infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.
• Certification as Hemodialysis Technician within 18 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated dialysis interventions under direct supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Prepare dialysis equipment for patient treatment and set alarm limits per policy.
• Inspect the access site and cannulate the dialysis access to initiate treatment.
• Obtain blood samples via dialysis lines or access site.
• Adjust blood flow and fluid removal rates per policy.
• Monitor and document dialysis parameters and vital signs; adjust as directed by nurse.
• Initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments.
• Respond to dialysis-related emergencies, including CPR, under supervision.
• Administer medications as part of hemodialysis treatment (heparin, local anesthetic, saline).
• Maintain infection control practices including PPE, cleaning, and station sanitation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computerized charting and software.
• Understand water system components and testing; act if parameters are out of range.
• Participate in orientation and education of dialysis technicians.

Skills

Dialysis

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Hemodialysis Technician certification (NNCC/BONENT)

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation: Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.50 Union Position: No Department Details

Join a brand-new dialysis unit where your voice matters, your schedule supports your life, and your care directly impacts a close-knit community. Be part of building something meaningful from day one.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. - 4am-4:30 pm

Summary

• Perform delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse.
• May include but not limited to initiation of dialysis, monitoring patient during treatments, discontinuing treatments, proper operation of the dialysis equipment, gathering and documenting pertinent patient information, and responding to alarms.

Job Description

Knowledge of and utilize appropriate age related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients of all age groups. Ability to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations.

• Prepares dialysis equipment for patient treatment according to the dialysis prescription; this includes safety tests and setting alarm limits according to policy.
• Inspect the access site and perform cannulation of the dialysis access to initiate the treatment.
• Obtains blood samples via the dialysis lines or access site.
• Adjusts blood flow rates and fluid removal rates according to policy.
• Monitors and documents dialysis treatment parameters/vital signs and makes adjustments to treatment parameters, under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Initiates and discontinues dialysis treatments.
• Responds to dialysis-related emergencies, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Administers the medication considered part of the hemodialysis treatment to include: Heparin, local anesthetic via intradermal route, and Normal Saline.
• Knowledge of and application of dialysis infection control practices that include, but not limited to; use of personal protective equipment, disinfection of equipment and supplies, dialysis station sanitization, and isolation precautions.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computerized charting, software applications, and other computer skills.
• Knowledge of water system components, water system testing, and application of appropriate actions to take if monitoring parameters out of defined limits.
• Participates in the orientation and education of dialysis technicians.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.
• One-year experience in a health care environment is preferred.
• Dialysis experience preferred.
• Knowledge of various equipment/supplies and its general use, medical terminology, and computer skills preferred.
• Must possess or obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), or other approved certifying agency within 18 months of hire.
• If working in North Dakota (ND) must be on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry through the Board of Nursing at the time employment begins.
• If working in South Dakota (SD), must register as Unlicensed Dialysis Technician through the SD Board of Nursing once certification is received (within 18 months).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through the American Heart.

EEO Statement

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About Sanford Health

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

About Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.