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

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

2d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician supports patient and family education and training to help patients safely and effectively perform in-home dialysis. Individualized training is conducted on campus and typically lasts 2 to 4 weeks. After patients demonstrate competency, registered nurses and technicians conduct a home visit to support the transition to self-care. Technicians continue to provide care, support, and collaboration to patients and families after initial training. About 90% of the work is campus-based and less than 10% involves home visits. The position supports Home Dialysis Training Practices in Rochester, Lake City, and Albert Lea, and is based at the Rochester Campus.

As an interdisciplinary team member in Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services, the technician works under RN supervision to assist with dialysis services. Duties include patient care and observation, dialysis procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment and vascular access monitoring, machine cleaning and disinfection, blood sample collection and preparation for transport, and laboratory testing and quality controls. The technician also participates in quality improvement and performs designated skills within the scope of unlicensed nursing personnel, as defined by applicable law, the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician, and Mayo Clinic policies and procedures. A clean driving record and driver's license are required.

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 Ishihara's color blindness test before employment.
• Valid driver's license and a 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 employees hired after October 14, 2008; the exam may be offered by the State, BONENT, or NNCC.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician and CHT certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills; prior electronic medical record experience is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Support education and training for patients and families to safely and effectively perform in-home dialysis.
• Provide additional support and guidance during home visits as patients transition to self-care.
• Continue ongoing care, support, and collaboration with patients and families after initial training.
• 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 FSAs 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