Dialysis Technician Preceptor

Concerto Renal Services•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dialysis Technician Preceptor is part of the hemodialysis health care team and provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Preceptor trains and mentors new and existing dialysis technicians while working under the supervision of a licensed nurse and following company policies, procedures, training, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role demonstrates exemplary patient care, including patient observation, treatment initiation and termination, and infection control. The Preceptor collaborates with the charge nurse and clinical education to support trainee development, assess competencies, document progress, and maintain compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. The role also provides direct dialysis care to assigned patients, including preparing and operating dialysis machines, monitoring patient response, documenting treatment, managing vascular access tasks, collecting laboratory specimens, and maintaining a safe, clean care environment. The position is based in Overland Park, Kansas. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels. Exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials may occur. Physical requirements include frequent, prolonged standing and bending, and occasionally moving machines or equipment weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance and lifting chemical or water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to heights of up to five feet. The role requires mental, visual, and auditory attention and meeting the requirements of the Ishihara color blindness test.

Requirements

CMS-approved state and/or national certification (NNCC or BONENT).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid CPR certification.
Minimum of three years of dialysis technician experience.
Minimum of one year of experience working for Concerto as a Dialysis Technician.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent prolonged standing and bending; occasional movement, with assistance, of machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds; and lifting chemical or water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to heights of up to five feet.
Must meet the requirements of the Ishihara color blindness test as a condition of employment.
Requires mental, visual, and auditory attention.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on training and mentorship to new and existing dialysis technicians.
Collaborate with the charge nurse and clinical education to ensure trainees develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to provide safe and effective dialysis care.
Observe and instruct trainees during clinical practice, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
Communicate clear instructions and support to trainees.
Evaluate trainee progress and competencies with the charge nurse and clinical education; document performance metrics and identify development opportunities.
Ensure training activities comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate training records.
Attend preceptor training and maintain clinical competency through required initial training, quarterly refresher courses, and continuing education.
Lead by example and follow company policies and procedures.
Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Provide customer service to patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and long-term care staff; monitor patient wellbeing and report complaints or observations to the Charge RN.
Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, and vascular access assessments; report unusual changes or findings to the nurse.
Evaluate and cannulate vascular access before treatment and report unusual findings to the Charge RN.
Set up, operate, and perform safety checks on hemodialysis machines; complete required pretreatment testing and documentation and ensure safety alarms are enabled.
Initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and policy, including prescribed blood flow and dialysate flow settings.
Administer heparin as permitted by state law.
Calculate and enter prescribed dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and ultrafiltration modeling.
Monitor patient response to dialysis therapy and report unusual findings to the Charge RN.
Document vital signs, treatment parameters, changes in condition, and other patient care information accurately and promptly, including on the Hemodialysis Flowsheet.
Evaluate patients before venous access termination, obtain standing and sitting blood pressure, achieve hemostasis, and apply appropriate dressings.
Evaluate patients before discharge and report unusual findings to the Charge RN.
Collect, label, prepare, and store laboratory specimens according to laboratory specifications, and ensure collection by the appropriate lab courier.
May assist skilled nursing facility staff with pre- and post-treatment patient weights.
Maintain environmental integrity and a safe, clean work area; clean and disinfect machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to facility policy.
Prepare, organize, and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent wastage.
Manage unit-specific supply tasks, including retrieving medications and supplies upon arrival at facilities, taking inventory, and rotating supplies as needed.
Comply with federal and state regulations governing hemodialysis patient care technicians.