Offsite Hemodialysis Technician

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Provides safe, efficient, age-specific dialysis to patients, with supporting technical duties. The patient population includes highly acute patients, pediatric patients, and intensive care unit patients. The role includes patient documentation and direct patient care and order review during the dialysis process, as well as assisting with water treatment, dialysis machines, and other patient-care equipment. The technician supports and educates patients, participates in quality improvement, and engages in learning and self-improvement.

The position also requires performing other assigned duties and complying with all policies and standards. Department-provided orientation documentation describes specific duties and responsibilities. The technician must follow requirements for securely maintaining patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), including annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school equivalent or GED.
• At least 1 year of dialysis experience; Dialysis Tech Intern (DTI) experience will be considered toward the one-year requirement.
• Certified Dialysis Technician (OCDT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency using a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies, including stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and dialysis machines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient documentation.
• Provide direct patient care and review orders during the dialysis process.
• Assist with water treatment, dialysis machine use, and other patient-care equipment.
• Support and educate patients.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
• Participate in learning and self-improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).

What This Job Offers

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