Hemodialysis Technician PRN

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Hemodialysis Tech II to coordinate training with the clinic manager and department nurse educator, guiding newly hired and current staff through UH policies and dialysis theory for ESRD patient care on the dialysis floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current PCT designation with at least one year of hemodialysis experience in the last 24 months, and active AHA BLS certification (Healthcare Provider or Instructor).

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• PCT with at least 1 year of hemodialysis experience within the last 24 months.
• Must have BLS/CPR per AHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training with clinic manager and department nurse educator.
• Initiate clinical floor training teaching UH policies and dialysis theory for ESRD patients.
• Support training for all dialysis clinical floor positions.

Skills

PCT

Clinical training

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT with 1+ year hemodialysis experience

Job description

The Hemodialysis Tech II position will coordinate with the clinic manager and department nurse educator in the training process for all newly hired and existing staff members. The Hemodialysis Tech II is responsible for initiating all clinical floor training that teaches and integrates UHpolicies, procedures, and dialysis theory for the treatment of ESRD (end-stage renal disease) patients for all dialysis clinical floor positions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or GED is required. Must be a PCT with at least a year of experience in hemodialysis obtained within the last 24 months. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

CCHT/CHT certification by one of the nationally recognized certification agencies (NNCC or BONENT) is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.