Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Outpatient Dialysis - CHT

Mayo Clinic•Albert Lea, MN

2h•$22 - $31•Onsite

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 (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. The Dialysis Technician is responsible for providing specialized care for patients undergoing dialysis at Mayo Clinic. The Tech works with a Registered Nurse to provide basic dialysis care, including starting and stopping treatment, caring for patients during treatment, and maintaining dialysis equipment to ensure patient safety. The Dialysis Technician will perform other tasks as delegated by the RN or supervisor, which may include additional patient care tasks and supply inventory management. These responsibilities require attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions. The Dialysis Technician is an integral member of the health care team in dialysis.

Requirements

Functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel
As covered in the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician
Attention to detail
Ability to follow written instructions

Responsibilities

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
Performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls
Participation in quality improvement activities
Starting and stopping treatment
Caring for patients during treatment
Maintaining dialysis equipment
Supply inventory management