Dialysis Technician III Float - Kidney Center - Forest Park

Position Summary

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Our Forest Park dialysis location is open 6 days a week, offering early morning shifts beginning at 4:45 AM to accommodate patient schedules. Patient sessions run from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The facility features 24 dialysis stations and a team consisting of 6 Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians and 2 Registered Nurses.

• Arranges and maintains equipment and supplies for dialysis and other procedures, including preparation of Dialysate solutions.

• Expert cannulator; accesses all new dialysis access and trains co‑workers on cannulation. Works with Clinical Coordinator on catheter removals. Performs cannulation, initiates, monitors, and discontinues dialysis treatment. Assesses patient vascular access utilizing transonic machine or dialysis machine access flow.

• Observes and monitors patient vital signs and significant dialysis treatment parameters. Assesses patient signs and symptoms and provides treatment and intervention accordingly.

• Completes laboratory studies as ordered.

• Serves as a resource for new nurses and techs on the floor.

• Communicates pertinent patient information or changes in patient condition to the team leader. Documents results per unit policies. Provides patient education. Serves as the clinic’s lead preceptor, training all new employees.

• Transports, weighs, and assists patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and chairs.

• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and responds to patient concerns in a timely manner. Maintains up‑to‑date training and certifications per unit policies.

• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• High noise environment.
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Occasional lifting (>25 lbs).

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support – American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) – Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) or Certified Hemodialysis Practitioner/Technician (CHT) – Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology. BLS certification must be obtained within one month of hire.
• Work Experience: Certified Dialysis Technician – 5 years. Dialysis Preceptor – 1 year.
• Skills: Phlebotomy, Intravenous Cannulation, Laboratory Studies, Precepting, Teamwork, Patient Transportation.
• Driver’s License: Not required.

• Catheter Care, Dialysis, Handling Crisis Situations, HIPAA, Interpersonal Communication, Intravenous Cannulation, Laboratory Studies, Mathematical Calculations, Organizing, Patient Care Services, Patient Transportation, Phlebotomy, Precepting, Teamwork.

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Health: Competitive health insurance packages, priority appointments, lower copays/coinsurance.

Retirement: Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with starting employee contributions of 7%.

Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, EAP, financial resources, dietitian access.

Family: 4 weeks of caregiver leave, tuition support up to 100% for employees and families.

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