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

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs) hired into this role will be responsible for supporting the education and training of patients/families to safely and effectively perform in-home dialysis. The individualized training program takes place on campus and typically spans 2 to 4 weeks. Once patients demonstrate competency, RNs and CHTs will conduct a home visit to provide additional support and guidance during the transition to self-care. Beyond the initial training, CHTs will continue to offer ongoing care, support, and collaboration with patients and their families. Approximately 90% of this role is campus-based, with less than 10% involving home visits. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and comfortable managing care in both clinical and home settings. CHTs will support the Home Dialysis Training Practices in Rochester, Lake City, and Albert Lea, but will be based out of Rochester Campus. The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member to meet patient and family care needs within the Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services (MCDS) system. Under the supervision of the RN, is responsible for providing assistance in the provision of dialysis services through multiple roles. These roles include but are not limited to: direct patient care and observations, basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment monitoring, vascular access monitoring, cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machine, drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport, and performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls. Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards is also expected. The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician carries out designated skills that are within these functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel, as covered in the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician and as written into the policies and procedures of Mayo Clinic.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Certified nursing assistant training course required OR one year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting or other health care setting OR RN student with one semester of clinical coursework completed OR completion of a Dialysis Technician training program.
Before employment, successful completion of the Ishihara's color blindness test.
Driver’s License required for role.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written.)
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers). Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers) Military Training Network.
Successful completion of Clinical Hemodialysis Technician national certification exam, within 18 months of hire when hired after October 14, 2008. Exam offered by the State, BONENT, or NNCC.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience and CHT certification.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting the education and training of patients/families to safely and effectively perform in-home dialysis.
Conducting home visits to provide additional support and guidance during the transition to self-care.
Offering ongoing care, support, and collaboration with patients and their families.
Providing assistance in the provision of dialysis services through multiple roles.
Direct patient care and observations.
Performing basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures.
Equipment maintenance.
Water treatment monitoring.
Vascular access monitoring.
Cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machine.
Drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport.
Performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls.
Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards.