Lead Dialysis Technician

Trinity Health; Mitchellville (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

403B retirement plan

Education assistance

Onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Trinity Health in Mitchellville, MD is seeking a Lead Dialysis Technician for a full-time role. You will oversee dialysis equipment, mentor staff, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care on rotating 4-day schedules.

The position requires 3+ years in dialysis, CNA-DT certification, CCHT/BONENT, and BLS, with strong computer skills and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dialysis or related care.
• Maryland CNA-DT certification required by state board.
• CCHT or BONENT certification completed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and assist with patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dialysis equipment maintenance in the unit.
• Educate new staff and provide ongoing staff training.
• Mentor dialysis team and ensure patient safety.
• Review charts, perform cultures, and document accurately.
• Monitor input/output and patient vitals per protocol.
• Prepare water treatment and hemodialysis machine per orders.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Maryland CNA-DT certification

CCHT or BONENT certification

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS (American Heart Association)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Lead Dialysis Technician

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Job Title: Lead Dialysis Technician Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Rotating shifts, 4 days per week Location: 11721 Woodmore Road Mitchellville, MD 20721

Position Purpose

The Lead Dialysis Technician will work under the supervision of the RN and Director to provide care to Dialysis patients. As a Dialysis Technician, you will:

• Oversee technical aspects of dialysis as it pertains to the maintenance of medical equipment in the dialysis unit.
• Assist in the education of new staff and ongoing education of current staff.
• Serve as a mentor to the team.
• Perform cultures, review charts, and document properly.
• Draws periodic lab work per procedure and/or protocols
• Monitors intake and output (pre-dialysis weight, intradialytic weight gain, and target weight), evidence of pain, and pulse oximetry measurements and reports all to RN
• Prepares water treatment system and hemodialysis machine for patient shift in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience Certification as a nursing assistant by the Maryland State Board of Nursing, as a CNA-DT Completion of CCHT or BONENT national certification required. High school diploma or equivalent. BLS from American Heart Association Basic computer skills, to include data entry and retrieval. Ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately. Ability to identify and distinguish color, temperature, texture, and size Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, as determined by the nature of the patient care unit. Must be able to push, pull, lift patients and equipment (e.g. beds, stretchers). Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel. One-year experience as a dialysis technician preferable.

Pay rate

Pay rate: $23.41 - $35.14/hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.

Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.

Free onsite parking.

Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Referral Rewards Program

About us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.