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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Out-Patient Dialysis in Wausau, WI is seeking a Hemodialysis Patient Care Tech to join our team!

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the patient care team and is responsible for assisting with providing patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse.

HOURS: Part-time or .6 FTE, 48 hours every pay period. Day/Evening hours, every other Saturday

Experience/Qualifications

+ Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Completion of a nursing assistant course beneficial.

+ Graduation from an accredited program for Health Unit Coordinators, or training/education to meet job requirements is beneficial.

+ One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting beneficial.

+ CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Tech) certification or obtained within 18 months of hire. This includes continuing education credits/CEUs needed to maintain applicable certification.

+ Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).

+ Demonstrates a working knowledge of principles of aseptic techniques.

+ Possesses knowledge and ability to implement emergency, fire, and disaster protocols.

+ Possesses knowledge and ability to implement safe and effective infection control procedures in accordance with the unit’s policies and procedures.

+ Possesses knowledge of and utilizes the occurrence reporting system in accordance with guidelines set forth by the unit.

+ Demonstrates competence in basic computer skills.

Employee Benefits

+ Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

+ PTO accrual from day one!

+ Generous retirement plan with match available.

+ Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin (https://www.visitwausau.com/)

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

Credentials:

Essential:

* CERTIFIED CLINICAL HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

* CPR or BLS

Credential source:

Essential:

* Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission

Position HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS

Location

Req ID 91268