Dialysis Technician II - Kidney Medicine

Cleveland Clinic

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute serves patients in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, conducts innovative research in all aspects of urology and provides high-quality patient care. As a Dialysis Technician II, you will perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) procedures for acutely ill patients in intensive care and hospital settings. You will also provide technical support by preparing and packaging dialysate mixtures and baths, conducting bacteriological sampling of equipment and sub-systems and assisting with clinical research projects. A caregiver in this position works nights from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) procedures on acutely ill patients. Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement therapies (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF, SCUF and ECMO) in the ICUs and O.R's by preparing dialysis solutions, setting up machines and attaching the treatment to the patient for 24-hour continuous therapy and serving as a 24-hour resource for the ICU nurses for any alarms or questions regarding the patient's therapy. Perform technical support responsibilities that include preparing, transferring, and packaging dialysis mixtures and baths (acid and bicarb). Assist with basic equipment usage issues and troubleshooting. Draw bio samples of equipment and systems. Clean and disinfect equipment, reusable jugs, and systems. Receive and stock delivered supplies. Responsible for doping Potassium in acid concentrate jugs. Refill jugs with needed dialysis solutions. Make packaging and deliver CRRT dialysate bags. Conduct 5S zone responsibilities. Teach and support other employees and personnel. Assist with research projects as needed. Monitor and chart the central water system. Assist with clinical research projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certified by the current State as a Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) and maintain current certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Two to three years of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience
Ability to read instructions and communicate in verbal and written form

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

Responsibilities

Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) procedures on acutely ill patients.
Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement therapies (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF, SCUF and ECMO) in the ICUs and O.R's by preparing dialysis solutions, setting up machines and attaching the treatment to the patient for 24-hour continuous therapy and serving as a 24-hour resource for the ICU nurses for any alarms or questions regarding the patient's therapy.
Perform technical support responsibilities that include preparing, transferring, and packaging dialysis mixtures and baths (acid and bicarb).
Assist with basic equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.
Draw bio samples of equipment and systems.
Clean and disinfect equipment, reusable jugs, and systems.
Receive and stock delivered supplies.
Responsible for doping Potassium in acid concentrate jugs.
Refill jugs with needed dialysis solutions.
Make packaging and deliver CRRT dialysate bags.
Conduct 5S zone responsibilities.
Teach and support other employees and personnel.
Assist with research projects as needed.
Monitor and chart the central water system.
Assist with clinical research projects.