Dialysis Technician - Red Lake Dialysis - FT

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

a 401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Red Lake, MN is seeking a Dialysis Technician to perform delegated nursing interventions under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. You will operate dialysis equipment, monitor patients, document information, and respond to alarms in a fast-paced setting in partnership with nursing staff.

No prior experience is required; on-the-job training is provided to help you learn the equipment, procedures, and safety protocols essential for patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED is required.
• One year of experience in a health care environment is preferred; dialysis experience is preferred.
• Must obtain NNCC or BONENT certification within 18 months of hire.
• ND/SD regulatory requirements for certification may apply; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Preparation
• Access Site Inspection
• Obtaining Blood Sampling
• Treatment Adjustment under direction of nursing staff
• Monitoring equipment and patient vitals during treatment
• Treatment Initiation and Discontinuation
• Medication Administration
• Dialysis station sanitization

Skills

Dialysis

Patient care

BLS certification

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dialysis machines

Computer skills

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Red Lake Dialysis
Location: Red Lake, MN
Address: Red Lake, MN, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.50

Department Details

Work Monday, Wednesday and Friday - off on Tuesday, Thursdays, and weekends. Great team. Get to know your patients by caring for them 3 times a week.

Job Summary

Performs the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This 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. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dialysis Technician to join our Sanford Health team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing dialysis treatments, ensuring their comfort and safety. As a dialysis technician, you will have the opportunity to build relationships and make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. You will be working in partnership with nursing staff to provide excellent care to patients in a fast paced environment.

No experience required, supportive and thorough on the job training provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Equipment Preparation
• Access Site Inspection
• Obtaining Blood Sampling
• Treatment Adjustment under direction of nursing staff
• Monitoring equipment and patient vitals during treatment
• Treatment Initiation and Discontinuation
• Medication Administration
• Dialysis station sanitization

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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0269615
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No