• Dialysis Tech-Sr

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    Job Title: Dialysis Tech

     

    Department: Dialysis

     

    Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week

    Schedule:

    + MWF 530am-10:30pm and T TH Sa 530am-6pm- 2 Saturdays a month.

    + Offers 5 8s, but also 2 12s + 2 8s mix of days and evenings, but still has to work the 2 Saturdays per month

    + Does offer 12 hour evenings 10am -1030pm – that is the only 12 hour option that is available

     

    Sign-On Bonus: $0

    SUMMARY

    As a Senior Dialysis Tech, team members look to you for leadership and guidance. Your attention to detail and kind, patient focused attitude while administering dialysis is vital to sustaining the lives of our patients.

    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 under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)

    + Reporting. Monitor patient’s vital signs during treatment as well as record observations and interventions in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; report patient status changes to RN when appropriate; retrieve lab results when necessary

    + Site Management. Inspect and evaluate dialysis access site and report conditions to the RN

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and healthcare related work experience.

    + Dialysis Technician National Certification required within 18 months of hire

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + 1 year of experience in patient care or as an EMT preferred.

    + Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills preferred.

    EDUCATION:

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    DT - Dialysis Technician certification - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)

    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.

     

    For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

     

    Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

    PAY RANGE:

    $18.50 - $24.00

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14626

     

    The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

     

    Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.