Dialysis Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rochester is seeking a Dialysis Tech to administer dialysis and monitor patients' health. The successful candidate will have a compassionate and patient-focused attitude, strong communication skills, and must obtain Dialysis Technician National Certification within 18 months. Responsibilities include delivering dialysis treatments and documenting patient data accurately in the EMR system. The role requires 40 hours per week and offers a competitive pay range of $18.50 - $20.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in patient care or as an EMT required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail while administering dialysis.

Responsibilities

• Set up and deliver dialysis treatment.
• Monitor patient’s vital signs during treatment.
• Record observations and interventions in EMR system.

Skills

Compassionate, warm and patient focused

Decisive judgement

Strong computer skills

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Dialysis Technician National Certification

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Dialysis Tech, your attention to detail and kind, patient focused attitude while administering dialysis is crucial to sustaining the lives of our patients.

Job Details

Job Title: Dialysis Tech

Location: Dialysis Center - Seneca Ridge

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: 5:15am-1:45pm or 1:30pm-10pm

ATTRIBUTES

• Dialysis Technician National Certification required within 18 months of hire
• 1 year of experience in patient care or as an EMT required
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills and professional behavior

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Set up and deliver dialysis treatment; cannulate fistula or graft; obtain blood samples and culture specimens; calculate fluid removal based on nursing assessment; respond to treatment complications and inspect and evaluate dialysis access site, under direction of the Registered Nurse
• Reporting. Monitor patient’s vital signs during treatment and record observations and interventions in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; report patient status changes to RN when appropriate; retrieve lab results when necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$18.50 - $20.85