What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hemodialysis Technician position at CommonSpirit Health?
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
Full Time: 6a - 6p
An associate who under the supervision of a registered nurse is trained to prepare operate and maintain hemodialysis equipment and assist in the care of patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments.
Responsibilities of the hemodialysis patient care technician include but are not limited to the following:
- Use of general patient care and communication equipment such as nurse call pager system;
- EMR; Bedtracking System; all equipment used to monitor patient’s vital signs including all patient scales.
- Good communication skills including pleasant phone manner and good patient care techniques
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent
- AHA BLS
- Hemodialysis Certificate within the first 6 months of hire or transfer
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
