What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Tech position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays
- Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs
- Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Program
- Advancement Opportunities
- Retirement Savings Program
- Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health
- Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
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.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Park Ridge
DEPARTMENT: Dialysis
SCHEDULE: Mon - Sat 5:30AM - 10:30PM (2 Saturdays per month)
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
Salary : $19 - $21
