• Hemo Technician

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    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.

    Job Requirements

    + High School graduate or equivalent

    + AHA BLS

    + Hemodialysis Certificate within the first 6 months of hire or transfer

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

    Pay Range

    $17.00 - $22.92 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.