Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Health Systems Management•North Decatur, GA

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Health Systems Management, Inc. is hiring a full-time Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT/CHT) for Emory Dialysis @ North Decatur in Decatur, Georgia. The technician works under the guidance of registered nurses to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients, using technical skills and compassion to support patient quality of life and positive outcomes. A valid CCHT or CHT certification is required. Continued employment depends on successful completion of HSM’s training program. The position includes direct patient care and may require floating to other clinics during or after training. Training may take place at the assigned clinic or another clinic; hours may vary during training, which typically involves 36–40 hours per week. HSM offers paid on-the-job training in classroom and direct-care settings, advancement information through position ladders, and reimbursement for CCHT recertification. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered to candidates with CCHT or Bonent CHT certification.

Requirements

Valid CCHT or CHT certification.
High school diploma.
Basic computer knowledge.
Must successfully complete the HSM training program to continue employment.
Ability to work long hours and remain on one’s feet for extended periods; the workday ends when patient care is completed.
Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association.
Comfort working around blood and needles, including cannulation and obtaining labs.
Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
Must successfully pass the Ishihara’s Color Blind Test.
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation.
Ability to walk, bend, stretch, and stand for considerable periods.
May be required to move machines and equipment and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet.

Responsibilities

Set up hemodialysis machines.
Greet patients and collect information about their previous treatment, reporting concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
Assist with and prepare patients’ vascular access for treatment.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Obtain patients’ vital signs before, during, and after treatment and document them in the medical record.
Calculate and document patients’ fluid removal.
Cannulate access and report difficulties or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide appropriate interventions.
Monitor dialysis machines for malfunctions and report them to the lead nurse.
Follow infection-control practices, including handwashing, PPE use, and universal precautions.
Maintain patient safety and comfort, including assisting with personal care and activities of daily living.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Acknowledge and comply with the inter-facility coverage policy, including floating to various clinics when needed.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus for candidates with CCHT or Bonent CHT certification.
Medical and prescription coverage options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Account.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off accrued starting on the first day of employment.
Paid time off cash-out twice per year.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program providing family resources, counseling, and financial and legal guidance.
Paid on-the-job training.
Position ladders with transparent information about advancement opportunities.
Reimbursement for CCHT recertification.