Per Diem Dialysis Technician - Patient-Focused Care

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY seeks a Per Diem Dialysis Technician to operate dialysis machines and support patients with kidney impairment. This role involves charting pre- and post-treatment measurements and collaborating with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include cannulating with AVG/AVF under supervision, initiating and terminating hemodialysis, providing emotional support, setting treatment parameters after RN input, and maintaining safety, cleaning, and disinfection of

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved dialysis technician training program
• Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (BONENT) certification
• Some dialysis experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record pre/post dialysis data and vital signs.
• Cannulate patients with AVG/AVF under RN/physician supervision and report unusual findings.
• Initiate and terminate hemodialysis under RN direction; monitor for issues.
• Provide emotional support and address patient concerns with the nurse.
• Set hemodialysis parameters after consult with the RN.
• Obtain blood specimens as directed.
• Collaborate with technical staff to ensure supplies and equipment availability.
• Maintain dialysis machines and ensure safety, cleaning and disinfection.

Skills

Patient care

Emotional support

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BONENT Certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY seeks a Per Diem Dialysis Technician to operate dialysis machines and support patients with kidney impairment. This role involves charting pre- and post-treatment measurements and collaborating with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include cannulating with AVG/AVF under supervision, initiating and terminating hemodialysis, providing emotional support, setting treatment parameters after RN input, and maintaining safety, cleaning, and disinfection of