Dialysis Technician II - Kidney Center - Forest Park
About The Position
Enjoy a great work life balance at our dialysis clinic located in Forest Park. Our Forest Park location is open 6 days a week offering early morning shifts beginning at 4:45AM to cater to our patients’ schedules. Patient sessions run from 5:30AM to 6:30PM. As a dialysis technician, you’ll work 3 days a week, with every other Saturday included. Our facility features 24 dialysis stations and a team consisting of 6 Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians and 2 Registered Nurses. 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. Join our team and grow your career while improving the well being of others.
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)
- No specific work experience is required for this position.
- Healthcare Environments
- Healthcare Facilities
- A driver's license is not required for this position.
- 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
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Dialysis
- Documentations
- Emergency Response
- Handling Crisis Situations
- Health Care
- Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Health Safety (Inactive)
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
