Dialysis Technician & Vascular Care Specialist

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York is seeking a full-time Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant to support ambulatory dialysis services. The successful candidate will prepare dialysis according to prescriptions, set up and break down machines, and maintain a safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring machine functions and alarms, recording vital signs, addressing issues with RN, and adjusting flow rates per protocol.

Qualifications

• Certification in vascular technology is required or preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience operating hemodialysis equipment.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis according to prescriptions and unit protocols.
• Set up and breakdown dialysis machine before and after treatment.
• Prepare, clean and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Test and monitor dialysis machine functions, alarms, conductivity, pH, and temperature.
• Record pre- and post-dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature.
• Inspect dialysis access and manage dialysis initiation/termination per unit protocols.
• Document treatment parameters and communicate patient condition to the RN.

Skills

Dialysis equipment operation

Vital signs monitoring

Safety procedures

Education

Certification in Vascular Technology (CCHT/CHT/Bonnent)

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York is seeking a full-time Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant to support ambulatory dialysis services. The successful candidate will prepare dialysis according to prescriptions, set up and break down machines, and maintain a safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring machine functions and alarms, recording vital signs, addressing issues with RN, and adjusting flow rates per protocol.