Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Daly City, CA

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About The Position

The Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following Satellite policies and procedures and the applicable state Scope of Practice. The technician safely and efficiently supports patients during dialysis treatment, welcomes them on the treatment floor, helps them feel comfortable throughout their visit, advocates for them, and communicates relevant information to team members to support quality care. The role contributes to Satellite’s mission to make life better for people with kidney disease and its vision for individualized, high-quality, compassionate care. It offers close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, opportunities to support colleagues and improve the patient and staff environment, and formal and informal professional growth and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent.
Six months of active hemodialysis patient care experience as a certified hemodialysis technician.
BONENT (CHT), NNCC (CCHT), or NNCO (CCNT) certification, as required by state regulations.
California Department of Public Health CHT certification for California locations.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following company policies, procedures, and the applicable state Scope of Practice.
Safely and efficiently support patients during dialysis treatment.
Meet and greet patients when they arrive on the treatment floor.
Help patients feel comfortable when they enter the center and throughout treatment.
Advocate for patients while they are at the unit.
Communicate information pertinent to quality care to other team members.