Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – CHT

Mayo Clinic • Menomonie, WI

14h • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member to meet patient and family care needs within the Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services system. Under RN supervision, the technician assists in providing 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; and performing simple and complex laboratory tests with required quality controls. Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards is expected. The technician performs designated skills within the scope of functions legally permitted for unlicensed nursing personnel, as covered in 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 basic sciences courses; completion of a certified nursing assistant training course; one year of direct patient care experience in a hospital or other healthcare 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 in 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. The exam is offered by the State, BONENT, NNCC, or NNCO.

Responsibilities

• Work as an interdisciplinary team member to meet patient and family care needs within Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services.
• Provide assistance with dialysis services under the supervision of an RN.
• Provide direct patient care and observations.
• Perform basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures.
• Maintain equipment, monitor water treatment, and monitor 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.
• Perform designated skills within the scope of applicable law, the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician, and Mayo Clinic policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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