Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Eisenberg Dialysis Home Training and Support Float CHT

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

2d • $22 - $31

About The Position

The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician supports education and training for patients and families to safely and effectively perform in-home dialysis. Individualized training takes place on campus and typically spans 2 to 4 weeks. After patients demonstrate competency, RNs and CHTs conduct a home visit to provide additional support and guidance during the transition to self-care. The technician continues to provide ongoing care, support, and collaboration to patients and families. Approximately 90% of the role is campus-based, with less than 10% involving home visits. The position supports Home Dialysis Training Practices in Rochester, Lake City, and Albert Lea, and is based at Rochester Campus.

As an interdisciplinary team member in Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services, the technician works under RN supervision to meet patient and family care needs. The role includes direct patient care and observations, dialysis techniques and procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment monitoring, vascular access monitoring, machine cleaning and disinfection, drawing and preparing blood samples for transport, and performing laboratory tests and required quality controls. Participation in quality improvement activities is expected. The technician performs designated skills within the scope allowed for unlicensed nursing personnel and described in the Dialysis Technician Core Curriculum and Mayo Clinic policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a certified nursing assistant training course, or one year of direct patient care experience in a hospital or other health care setting, or RN student status with one semester of clinical coursework completed, or completion of a Dialysis Technician training program.
• Successful completion of the Ishihara's color blindness test before employment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician national certification exam within 18 months of hire for those hired after October 14, 2008; the exam may be offered by the State, BONENT, or NNCC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician.
• CHT certification.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Support education and training of patients and families to perform in-home dialysis safely and effectively.
• Provide individualized on-campus training, typically lasting 2 to 4 weeks.
• Join RNs in home visits after patients demonstrate competency to support their transition to self-care.
• Provide ongoing care, support, and collaboration to patients and families.
• Provide direct patient care and observations under RN supervision.
• Perform basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and monitor water treatment and vascular access.
• Clean and disinfect hemodialysis machines.
• 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.
• Support Home Dialysis Training Practices in Rochester, Lake City, and Albert Lea.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED