Dialysis Technician II - Kidney Center - Village Square

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

4d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy a great work life balance at our dialysis clinics located in the North County region. Our Village Square location is currently open 3 days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Patient sessions run from 7:00AM to 4:30PM. As a dialysis technician, you’ll work 4 days a week, picking up another shift at our North County Dialysis Center with every other Saturday included. We’re seeking compassionate individuals eager to positively impact patients’ lives and passionate about dialysis care. If you’re committed to making a difference, we offer training opportunities to help you obtain certification and excel in this rewarding field. Our facility features 16 dialysis stations and a multidisciplinary team consisting of Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians, Registered Nurses, a Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Dietitian. Join our team and grow your career while improving the well being of others Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Arranges and maintains equipment and supplies for performance of dialysis and other procedures, including preparation of Dialysate solutions. Performs cannulation, initiates, monitors and discontinues dialysis treatment. Observes and monitors patient vital signs and significant dialysis treatment parameters; assesses patient signs and symptoms and provides treatment accordingly. Communicates pertinent patient information or changes in patient condition to the team leader; documents these results per unit's policies. Transports, weighs and assists patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and chairs. Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and responds to patient concerns in a timely manner. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions: Requires extensive safety training. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. High noise environment. Requires protective devices. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less). Equipment: Clinical/diagnostic equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC)
Certified Hemodialysis Practitioner/Technician (CHT) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT)
Healthcare Environments
Healthcare Facilities
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

Bloodborne Pathogens
Dialysis
Documentations
Emergency Response
Handling Crisis Situations
Health and Safety
Health Care
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Interpersonal Communication
Intravenous Cannulation
Mathematical Calculations
Medical Treatment
Organizational Communications
Patient Care Services
Patient Transportation
Phlebotomy
Teamwork
Vital Signs

Responsibilities

Arranges and maintains equipment and supplies for performance of dialysis and other procedures, including preparation of Dialysate solutions.
Performs cannulation, initiates, monitors and discontinues dialysis treatment.
Observes and monitors patient vital signs and significant dialysis treatment parameters; assesses patient signs and symptoms and provides treatment accordingly.
Communicates pertinent patient information or changes in patient condition to the team leader; documents these results per unit's policies.
Transports, weighs and assists patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and chairs.
Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and responds to patient concerns in a timely manner.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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