Dialysis Technician Non-Certified

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care for individuals with renal failure. This role involves working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and monitoring patients during treatments. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available day one

Paid Time Off available day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• 1 year acute-care inpatient hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with patient care and treatment activities.
• Monitor patients during dialysis and report symptoms.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the dialysis area.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Safety Procedures

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision of a Registered Nurse to, assists with providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients with renal failure. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
  

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year acute-care inpatient hospital experience
  

JOB DUTIES

• Performs duties at all times under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within limitations established in accordance with the institutional policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
• Use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Clean, disinfect, and rinse dialysis machines in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Complete and accurately document quality control logs throughout the day and after all treatments, as required.
• Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate
• Monitor patients during dialysis treatments, report untoward symptoms to dialyzing nurse and or Charge Nurse.
• Conduct machine safety checks, report any change or unusual findings to the Charge nurse.
• Complete water testing on the Central RO as well as the portable RO systems prior to a treatment start daily and as directed.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Assist with permanent exit site care when directed.
• Ensure appropriate Machine safety alarms are enabled
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, equipment, treatment bays, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
• Perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
• Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
• Prepare, organize and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
• Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Send collected samples to laboratory
• Review of all dialysis supplies-replenishing supplies, and reviewing expiration dates
• Transports patients to and from dialysis unit.
• Transport of dialysis equipment to and from dialysis unit or other areas as needed
• Weigh patient and obtain vital signs
• Perform additional duties as needed for unit and patient care.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

About the company

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.

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