Hemodialysis Technician

SSM Health; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health's Wisconsin-Beaver Dam Dialysis Center seeks a dedicated Dialysis Technician to support hemodialysis treatments, monitor patients, and collaborate with RNs to deliver safe, high-quality care.

This full-time role requires a High School diploma or GED or 10 years of work experience and a current BLS HCP certification. Training and growth opportunities are provided within the SSM Health network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and/or 10 years of work experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required.
• No prior experience required for considered candidates.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures by taking vital statistics and reviewing dialysis orders and lab work.
• Sets up and monitors dialysis equipment during procedures.
• Notes and documents patient condition during procedure and reports abnormal findings.
• Contributes to patient assessments by collecting data for RN review.
• Obtains, processes, and transports blood samples and culture specimens as ordered.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing dialysis treatments and cannulation of vascular access.
• Monitors and troubleshoots dialysis machine and RO/water system.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including data collection and machine maintenance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-Beaver Dam Dialysis Center

Worker Type

Regular

Schedule

Full-time; scheduled 32 hours a week, with an every 3rd Saturday rotation.

Job Summary

Provides direct or indirect care to a varying number of patients and performs various functions associated with hemodialysis treatments independently and under the direction of a registered nurse.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures by taking vital statistics and reviewing dialysis orders and lab work.
• Sets up and monitors equipment for procedures both during and after.
• Notes and documents patient's condition during procedure via observation, interview and monitoring of vital statistics; reports abnormal assessment findings.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Obtains, processes and transports blood samples and culture specimens as ordered.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing dialysis treatments and in cannulation of vascular access.
• Monitors and trouble shoots dialysis machine and RO/water system.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to include collection of data and machine maintenance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• No experience required

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

3300020045 HEMODIALYSIS BD

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.