Dialysis Technician: Patient Care Pro on Day Shift

CHS Career Site; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Dialysis Technician in Vicksburg, MS to provide direct patient care and technical support during hemodialysis under RN supervision, monitor equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include documenting treatments and vital signs, adjusting machine settings as directed, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and adhering to infection control practices in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of dialysis treatment procedures and patient care.
• Ability to recognize signs of patient distress and respond appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and equipment operation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Familiarity with infection control and safety standards related to dialysis care.

Responsibilities

• Performs hemodialysis procedures in accordance with established clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Monitors patients during dialysis treatment, including vital signs, fluid status, and potential adverse reactions.
• Obtains and documents pre- and post-dialysis vital signs and patient weights.
• Assists with initiation and termination of dialysis treatments, ensuring accurate machine setup and proper vascular access.
• Adjusts fluid removal rates and dialysis machine settings as directed by the registered nurse.
• Conducts routine water quality testing and ensures equipment disinfection, maintenance, and quality control are performed according to policy.
• Responds to emergency situations and supports patient stabilization under the direction of nursing staff.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of treatments, observations, and equipment logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Dialysis procedures

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation accuracy

Infection control

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Dialysis Technician in Vicksburg, MS to provide direct patient care and technical support during hemodialysis under RN supervision, monitor equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include documenting treatments and vital signs, adjusting machine settings as directed, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and adhering to infection control practices in a fast-paced clinical environment.