Dialysis Technician (Pool)

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, this position will provide skilled technical services for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients undergoing dialysis. The Hemodialysis technician assures effective and efficient service and responds a licensed caregiver's direction any time the treatment varies from normal parameters, or the patient's condition becomes unstable. The Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) or Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) performs initiation and disconnection of patient on hemodialysis.

Flat Rate: $30.00

Qualifications

Education

• Requires a High school diploma or GED certificate.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years as a Dialysis Technician or related experience.

Certification/Licensure

• Must have or be eligible for certification as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT), Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) or Certified Clinical Nephrology Technology (CCNT) from a National commercially available certification program and/or obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
• Requires BLS. A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred and will be required within 3 months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. Bi-lingual is preferred.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling & punctuation.
• Requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have the proven ability to maintain professional conduct, and confidentiality in the care of patients.