Dialysis Technician-Columbia County FT (Days)

Wellstar Health System • Magnolia, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Hemodialysis Technician works alongside the clinical team to provide patient care to people with end-stage renal disease. They monitor and disinfect the dialysis machine and water treatment systems. Provides direct care to dialysis patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED
• General Trade School Diploma/Degree
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS-P - Basic Life Support-Provisional (30 Days) within 30 Days
• CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
• Certification for Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) or Hemodialysis Technician Certification (CHT) Upon Hire
• Minimum 2 years Dialysis
• Suitable clinical experience, dedication to patient care and safety, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, good interpersonal skills, venipuncture, ability to multitask, excellent teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing or Medical Assistant Upon Hire
• Minimum 5 years Dialysis

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care with RN present to include initiating and discontinuing non-catheter treatments, educating patients and monitoring ongoing dialysis treatments to include patient vital signs, machine parameters, assessing for safety of the treatment and patient at all times.
• Disinfection and sanitation of dialysis machines and water treatment systems.
• Drawing water samples and cultures/endotoxins.
• Assemble and tear down dialysis machines.
• Inspects machines to ensure testing is performed and readiness of machines in dialysis unit.
• Assess inventory, order supplies, clerical duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
• FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
• Seramount 100 Best Companies list

What This Job Offers

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