Certified Dialysis Technician

Winona Health • Winona, MN

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About The Position

The Certified Dialysis Technician is a health care professional who provides specified services in the Hemodialysis Unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The Certified Dialysis Technician is active in the technical process of dialysis under the direction of the RN to deliver quality and safe patient care. Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure. Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use. Performs cannulation of dialysis vascular access or connection to dialysis catheter and initiates hemodialysis treatment.

Requirements

• Must have current Dialysis Technician Certification (CHT or CCHT)
• BLS Certification
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database
• Must pass Ishihara Test for Color Deficiency prior to employment

Nice To Haves

• One year of CHT or CCHT experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Primes dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for use.
• Transports patients to dialysis room and positions patient on lounge chair at hemodialysis machine.
• Takes and records patient's pre-dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
• Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
• Cleans area of access per unit policy/procedure.
• Places needles as delegated by the RN.
• Connects hemodialysis machine to vascular access or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
• Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity, and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
• Starts blood flow pump at prescribed rate.
• Inspects venous and arterial pressures as registered on equipment to ensure pressures are within established limits.
• Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure.
• Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction.
• Takes patients off of dialysis machine including removal of needles.
• Takes and records patient's post-dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
• Documents timely and accurately in patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Performs sampling of water and dialyste for culturing, chemistry make-up, AAMI water standards, and endotoxin count.
• Manages patient access flow schedule and performs access flow measurement with Transonic as delegated by RN/NP.
• Participates in additional patient care activities as directed.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed