Dialysis Technician: Patient Care & Treatment Setup

University of Mississippi Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Dialysis Technician to operate under RN/LPN supervision and support the dialysis team during renal procedures. You will assist with setup, patient comfort, and ensure equipment sterility and proper functioning.

The role requires a High school diploma or equivalent and a CHT certification, with responsibility for monitoring patients, recording vital signs, and maintaining clean, compliant dialysis rooms in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) required.
• Knowledge of dialysis techniques and equipment.
• Ability to discern color differences for water testing.
• Strong infection control and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized dialysis equipment, instruments, and supplies in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
• Opens and closes facility and maintains supply needs.
• Provides basic dialysis support including room set up, sterile field management, handling of specimen and instruments, and room turnover.
• Initiates, monitors and discontinues dialysis treatments.
• Reports any changes in patient activity to charge nurse.
• Assesses the equipment, instrument, and supply needs for dialysis procedures and ensures availability.
• Ensures the proper functioning of dialysis instruments, equipment, and supplies during procedures and treatments.
• Performs and records physical measurements including weight and vital signs.
• Follows infection control policies, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in the daily practice in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Interprets dialysis samples as needed.

Skills

Dialysis techniques and equipment

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Color difference discernment (water)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CHT certification

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Dialysis Technician to operate under RN/LPN supervision and support the dialysis team during renal procedures. You will assist with setup, patient comfort, and ensure equipment sterility and proper functioning.

The role requires a High school diploma or equivalent and a CHT certification, with responsibility for monitoring patients, recording vital signs, and maintaining clean, compliant dialysis rooms in a busy clinical setting.