Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in the dialysis care provided to patients in the Dodge & Fox Lake Correctional Hemodialysis Units under the direct supervision of a Nurse Clinician.
Primary duties include providing direct patient care to patients in the Hemodialysis Unit, preparation of dialysis solutions, and maintenance of dialysis equipment and supplies, as well as performing other technical tasks to assist with the functioning of the dialysis unit.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 06-13 with a starting pay rate of $22.86/hour.
Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Shift: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30 AM – 3:00 PM with occasional flexibility
Remote work options not available for these positions.
Job Details
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
QualificationsMinimally qualified applicants will have:
Experience providing direct care to patients in a Hemodialysis unit as a Hemodialysis Technician.
Experience using dialysis equipment, performing water room procedures, and preparing dialysis solutions.
Experience responding to dialysis related emergencies under the direction of an RN.
Special Qualifications: Must maintain CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification and have the ability to perform CPR and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.
How To Apply
This position requires submission of a resume and letter of qualifications which should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications for the purposes of this application. Please click here for additional instructions.
To apply: Click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the “Careers” tile on the front page.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met.
Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.
After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation.
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