Dialysis Technician/Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – Albert Lea – CHT

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $22 - $31

About The Position

The Dialysis Technician provides specialized care to patients undergoing dialysis at Mayo Clinic, working with a Registered Nurse to provide basic dialysis care. Duties include starting and stopping treatment, caring for patients during treatment, and maintaining dialysis equipment to ensure patient safety. The technician performs other tasks delegated by the RN or supervisor, potentially including additional patient care and supply inventory management. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions and is an integral part of the dialysis healthcare team.

As a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, the employee functions as an interdisciplinary team member meeting patient and family care needs within Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services. Under RN supervision, the technician supports dialysis services through direct patient care and observations, basic hemodialysis procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment monitoring, vascular access monitoring, machine cleaning and disinfection, blood sample collection and preparation for transport, and simple and complex laboratory testing with required quality controls. Participation in quality improvement activities is expected. The technician performs designated skills within the scope permitted for unlicensed nursing personnel, as described in the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician and Mayo Clinic policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Ishihara's color blindness test before employment.
• 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 floating to other dialysis units.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Complete a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician national certification exam within 18 months of hire if hired after October 14, 2008; the exam may be offered by the State, BONENT, or NNCC.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide basic dialysis care in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, including starting and stopping treatment and caring for patients during treatment.
• Maintain dialysis equipment to support patient safety.
• Perform tasks delegated by the RN or supervisor, which may include additional patient care and supply inventory management.
• Provide direct patient care and observations under RN supervision.
• Perform basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and monitor water treatment and vascular access.
• Clean and disinfect hemodialysis machines.
• Draw blood samples and prepare them for transport.
• Perform simple and complex laboratory tests and required quality controls.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards.
• Carry out designated skills within the scope of unlicensed nursing personnel and Mayo Clinic policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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