Dialysis Technician I

Cleveland Clinic•Colesville, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dialysis Technician I provides intermittent hemodialysis care to patients in the immediate presence of, and under the direct supervision of, a Registered Nurse. The position is based at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights and works days from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with on-call requirements. The technician works with the technologist team on water and dialysate preparation, equipment support, and other technical duties, while helping ensure patient safety and supporting other caregivers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current state certification as a Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT), maintained throughout employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
One year of prior intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) experience.

Responsibilities

Clarify a prescribed dialysis care regimen when it appears inaccurate and consult an appropriate licensed practitioner for clarification.
Notify the practitioner when choosing not to follow a prescribed dialysis care regimen or direction, document the notification, and take necessary action to assure patient safety.
Administer medications when delegated by a registered nurse or licensed physician, as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code.
Share responsibility with the technologist team for preparing water and dialysate and performing other technical duties.
Communicate with the water company when problems arise and arrange disinfection of water rooms.
Assist with basic equipment-use issues and troubleshooting.
Manage doping potassium in acid concentrate jugs and refill jugs with needed dialysis solutions.
Conduct 5S zone responsibilities.
Teach and support other caregivers and personnel.
Assist with research projects.
Monitor and chart the central water system.