Dialysis Technician/Certified Hemodialysis Technician – NE Clinic – CHT

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

20h•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.

Requirements

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

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 to maintain patient care standards