Dialysis Technician/Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – Albert Lea – CHT

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $22 - $31

About The Position

The Dialysis Technician provides specialized care for patients undergoing dialysis at Mayo Clinic. Working with and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the technician assists with basic dialysis care, including starting and stopping treatments, caring for patients during treatment, and maintaining equipment to support patient safety. The technician also performs tasks delegated by the RN or supervisor, which may include additional patient care and supply inventory management. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions.

As an interdisciplinary member of Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services, the Clinical Hemodialysis Technician helps meet patient and family care needs. Duties may include direct patient care and observation, basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment monitoring, vascular access monitoring, cleaning and disinfecting hemodialysis machines, drawing and preparing blood samples for transport, and performing laboratory tests and required quality controls. Participation in quality improvement activities is expected. The technician performs designated functions permitted for unlicensed nursing personnel, as covered in the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician and Mayo Clinic policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple team members, including at or floating to other dialysis units.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• Successful completion of Ishihara's color blindness test before employment.
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician national certification exam within 18 months of hire for employees hired after October 14, 2008; exam offered by the State, BONENT, or NNCC.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital or other health care setting.
• Completion of a Dialysis Technician training program, Certified Nursing Assistant training course, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in providing dialysis services and basic patient care.
• Start and stop dialysis treatments and care for patients during treatment.
• Observe patients and monitor vascular access.
• Maintain dialysis equipment and monitor water treatment.
• Clean and disinfect hemodialysis machines.
• Draw blood samples and prepare them for transport.
• Perform simple and complex laboratory tests and required quality controls.
• Perform additional patient-care tasks delegated by the RN or supervisor.
• Manage supply inventory as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards.
• Work with interdisciplinary team members, including floating to other dialysis units as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED