Lead Dialysis Technician

Trinity Health; Silver Spring (MD); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

403B plan

Education assistance

Free onsite parking

Descripción de la vacante

Trinity Health is seeking a Lead Dialysis Technician for Holy Cross Silver Spring. You will work under the supervision of the RN and Director to provide care to dialysis patients and oversee equipment maintenance in the dialysis unit.

You will educate and mentor staff, participate in chart reviews, draw labs, monitor patient status, and prepare water treatment systems and machines per physician orders. A strong teamwork focus is required.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in dialysis or related field.
• CNA-DT certification with MD State Board licensure.
• CCHT or BONENT certification completed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee dialysis equipment maintenance in the unit.
• Educate and mentor new and current staff.
• Serve as a team mentor and support continuous learning.
• Draw labs and review charts per protocol.
• Monitor patient intake/output and vitals, report to RN.
• Prepare water treatment and HD machine per orders.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Conocimientos

Coordination

Color vision

Manual strength

Patient handling

Educación

CNA-DT certification

CCHT or BONENT certification

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (AHA)

Herramientas

Basic computer skills

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating shifts, 4 days per week

Location

Holy Cross Silver Spring

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

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.