Hemodialysis Technician

107 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health Cabarrus Dialysis is seeking a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician for full-time, 36 hours per week. The role involves assisting with patient care, preparing equipment, and monitoring patients during dialysis procedures.

Pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour, with benefits eligibility, and a schedule of three 12-hour shifts. Supports professional development and adherence to department policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician or 1 year of acute hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of dialysis initiation using equipment.
• Assist in obtaining and organizing supplies for hemodialysis.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report unusual findings to nurse.
• Assist with preparation of patient, supplies, and room turnover.
• Maintain disinfection and routine maintenance of dialysis equipment.

Skills

Dialysis knowledge

Equipment operation

Patient care

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Department

Department: 35603 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Dialysis Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3 12 hour shift per week. Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of dialysis initiation using a variety of equipment necessary for hemodialysis delivery.
• Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after hemodialysis procedure.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to nurse
• Assists Registered Nurse in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment, and termination of treatment; assists with all aspects of room/bay turnover.
• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
• Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process.
• Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals.
• Documents in the EMR within their scope of practice
• Provides total patient care including, but not limited to, hygiene, toileting and nutrition while under the care of the dialysis team
• Maintains disinfection and routine maintenance of the dialysis machine and reverse osmosis water delivery system.
• Alert nursing leader/certified biomedical technicians immediately of any unexpected outcomes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak English in good, understandable terms.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity.
• Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
• Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required. BLS required per policy guidelines. Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician or 1 year of acute hospital experience required.

Our Commitment to You:

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care