Dialysis Clinical Technician - Second Avenue 40 Hours/Week

Dialysis Clinical Technician

• Second Avenue
• 40 Hours/Week Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Direct patient care Medication administration Dialysis Equipment troubleshooting Mid-level Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Quality improvement Equipment maintenance Patient progress monitoring Progress documentation Patient treatment Managing patient records Health education and counseling Patient observation Full Job Description Dialysis Clinical Technician•Second Avenue•40 Hours/Week UP TO A $2,000 SIGN

ON BONUS FOR CERTIFIED DIALYSIS CLINICAL TECHNICIANS

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Dialysis Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in patient care and a passion for helping individuals with kidney disease. As a Clinical Dialysis Technician, you will play a vital role in providing dialysis treatments and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

Location:

6526 2nd Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 DEPARTMENT

DESCRIPTION

2nd avenue Dialysis is a 48-station unit operating three shifts, six days a week handling complex patients from ages 20-90 years old. Many require assistance with mobility devices. Operating hours for patients are 5:00 am

• 9:00 pm and team members 4:15 am to 9:00 pm.

Employee schedules are made through several shift designs. Patients are medically managed by 9 Nephrologist and 2 Full Time Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) We have Registered Dietitians and Social Workers plus a Social Worker Tech that helps with concrete patient needs such as transportation or dietary needs. Unit staffing includes a Nurse Manager, 2 Full Time Nursing Supervisors, many Registered Nurses, and Dialysis Clinical Technicians. We have additional support staff of Biomed Techs and Dialysis Assistants overseen by a technical leader.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Perform dialysis treatments according to prescribed protocols and physician orders. Monitor patients during dialysis treatment, assessing vital signs and responding to any changes in condition. Set up and operate dialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues as needed. Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the physician. Educate patients and their families about dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques. Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including documenting treatment activities and patient progress. Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards in the dialysis unit. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge. This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a dialysis technician training program preferred. Certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required within 18-months of employment. Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services

• from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the

Future of Health:

Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers. Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.