Dialysis Clinical Technician
- St. Joseph's Incenter
- 40 Hours Week
- Day Shift 🔍 Pontiac, Michigan New 📁 Clinical/Allied Health 💼 Community Care Services 📅 2612491 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts $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.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
St. Joseph Dialysis is an outpatient dialysis facility. The facility oversees peritoneal and home dialysis patients. Census is 98 incenter patients. The department is staffed with Nephrologists, Registered Nurses, and Dialysis Clinical Technicians. The unit has multiple support staff members including the front desk team and tech leader staff (machine maintenance) that may assist with operational duties within the clinic. Our team provides patient education as well as referrals to transplant services for sites the patient requests to be referred to. The unit is typically open Monday through Saturday 5:00 am to 5:30 pm for patient care hours with some flexibility based on the clinic's needs.
Location:
44200 Woodward Ave, Suite 109. Pontiac, MI 48341
Status:
Full Time
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 Information Organization:
Community Care Services Department:
St Joseph•
Incenter Shift:
Day Job Union Code:
Not Applicable
