Dialysis Technician

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dialysis Technician at Banner University provides direct patient care and support for individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment. This role requires strong attention to details, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering compassionate high quality care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal applicant will have 1 year of experience and their CCHT Certification. This is a full time day shift position working from 6am-6:30pm Monday through Friday and every other Saturday. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential if applicable. University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments, ensuring the process proceeds smoothly and notifying the RN of any abnormalities. This position is also responsible for ensuring the dialysis equipment is functioning properly.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of approved dialysis training program or one year experience in nephrology patient care and current active participation in an ESRD facility.
Current certification as a Dialysis Technician or ability to obtain in accordance with ESRD regulatory requirements.
Current BLS certification.
Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology.
Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates the dialysis treatment, including accessing the vascular access. Monitors the patients as they undergo dialysis, including their vital signs and blood chemistry and alerts the RN of any abnormalities. Terminates dialysis treatment and performs catheter care and dressing changes. May also administer heparin or normal saline under the direction of a registered nurse.
Prepares machines and equipment for use. Ensures the dialysis machines are working properly during the treatment and replaces them when necessary. Tests and maintains RO water system. May perform routine maintenance and liaison with technical support regarding equipment that requires repair.
Maintains documentation related to treatment information.
Maintains inventory of dialysis supplies and equipment.
Ensures a clean and safe environment, including turning over dialysis chairs between patients and cleaning and sterilizing the equipment.
Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.