Certified Dialysis Technician

Certified Dialysis Technician
Dialysis
0.50 - 1.0 FTE, 40 - 80 Hours a Pay Period
Days, Hours between 5 am - 5 pm (10 Hour Shifts)
Weekends: Every Other Weekend (Friday - Saturday)
Holidays: Every Third Holiday

Position Overview:

The Certified Dialysis Technician is a health care professional who provides specified services in the Hemodialysis Unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The Certified Dialysis Technician is active in the technical process of dialysis under the direction of the RN to deliver quality and safe patient care. Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure. Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use. Performs cannulation of dialysis vascular access or connection to dialysis catheter and initiates hemodialysis treatment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primes dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for use.
• Transports patients to dialysis room and positions patient on lounge chair at hemodialysis machine.
• Takes and records patient's pre-dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
• Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
• Cleans area of access per unit policy/procedure.
• Places needles as delegated by the RN.
• Connects hemodialysis machine to vascular access or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
• Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity, and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
• Starts blood flow pump at prescribed rate.
• Inspects venous and arterial pressures as registered on equipment to ensure pressures are within established limits.
• Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure.
• Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction.
• Takes patients off of dialysis machine including removal of needles.
• Takes and records patient's post-dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
• Documents timely and accurately in patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Performs sampling of water and dialyste for culturing, chemistry make-up, AAMI water standards, and endotoxin count.
• Manages patient access flow schedule and performs access flow measurement with Transonic as delegated by RN/NP.
• Participates in additional patient care activities as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Must have current Dialysis Technician Certification (CHT or CCHT)
• BLS Certification
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database
• Must pass Ishihara Test for Color Deficiency prior to employment

Preferred:

• One year of CHT or CCHT experience is preferred

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available: 

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives 
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being 
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth 
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
 
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.