Dialysis Technician - Bemidji Dialysis

Position: Dialysis Technician - Bemidji Dialysis - FT
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MN, Bemidji:
Red Lake Dialysis time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-0244606
** Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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* Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Salary Range: $19.00
** Union Position:
** No
* * Department Details
** Dialysis allows a nurse the opportunity to build relationships with the patient. Patient to nursing ratio is 3:1. Warm and welcoming environment where working as a team is strongly encouraged to provide excellent quality care to the patient. Twelve week orientation along with theory orientation to help you become successful in the role of a dialysis nurse. Certification offered after required hours worked reimbursed by Sanford.

No Sundays. No overnights. Thanksgiving and Christmas unit is closed.
** Summary
* * Performs the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This may include but not limited to; initiation of dialysis, monitoring patient during treatments, discontinuing treatments, proper operation of the dialysis equipment, gathering and documenting pertinent patient information, and responding to alarms.
** Job Description
** We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dialysis Technician to join our Sanford Health team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing dialysis treatments, ensuring their comfort and safety. As a dialysis technician, you will have the opportunity to build relationships and make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. You will be working in partnership with nursing staff to provide excellent care to patients in a fast paced environment.
* No experience required, supportive and thorough on the job training provided.
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* Key responsibilities:

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* ** Equipment Preparation**
* ** Access Site Inspection**
* ** Obtaining Blood Sampling**
* ** Treatment Adjustment under direction of nursing staff**
* ** Monitoring equipment and patient vitals during treatment**
* ** Treatment Initiation and Discontinuation**
* ** Medication Administration**
* ** Dialysis station sanitization
**** Qualifications
* * High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.
One-year experience in a health care environment is preferred. Dialysis experience preferred. Knowledge of various equipment/supplies and its general use, medical terminology, and computer skills preferred.
Must possess or obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), or other approved certifying agency within 18 months of hire.

If working in North Dakota (ND) must be on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry through the Board of Nursing at the time employment begins.

If working in South Dakota (SD), must register as Unlicensed Dialysis Technician through the SD Board of Nursing once certification is received (within 18 months).Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through the American Heart.
** Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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