Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – CHT
About The Position
The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician is an interdisciplinary team member who helps meet patient and family care needs within the Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services system. Under RN supervision, the technician assists with dialysis services through direct patient care and observations, basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment monitoring, and vascular access monitoring. Duties also include cleaning and disinfecting hemodialysis machines; preparing bicarbonate dialysate and acid concentrate; drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport; performing simple and complex laboratory tests and required quality controls; and participating in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards. The technician performs designated skills permitted for unlicensed nursing personnel under applicable law, the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician, and Mayo Clinic policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: completion of courses in basic sciences; completion of a certified nursing assistant training course; one year of direct patient care experience in a hospital or other health care setting; RN student with one semester of clinical coursework completed; or completion of a Dialysis Technician training program.
- Successful completion of Ishihara's color blindness test before employment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple team members, including other dialysis units.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
- Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
- Successfully complete a Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician national certification exam within 18 months of hire if hired after October 14, 2008; exams are offered by the State, BONENT, NNCC, or NNCO.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and observe patients during dialysis services.
- Perform basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures under RN supervision.
- Maintain equipment and monitor water treatment and vascular access.
- Clean and disinfect hemodialysis machines.
- Prepare bicarbonate dialysate and acid concentrate.
- Draw blood samples and prepare them for transport.
- Perform simple and complex laboratory tests and required quality controls.
- Participate in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards.
- Carry out designated skills within the scope of functions permitted for unlicensed nursing personnel.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
