• Dialysis Tech I

    BJC HealthCare (St. Louis, MO)


    **City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri

    **Categories:** Clinical Services and Support

    **Job Status:** Full-Time

    **Req ID** : 99441

    **Pay Range:** $16.50 – $19.11 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

     

    Additional Information About the Role

     

    Dialysis Technician – Barnes-Jewish Hospital!

     

    Join our compassionate care team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where every treatment helps change a life. We’re seeking a certified Dialysis Technician to provide safe, high-quality care and support patients through every step of their dialysis journey.

    Details:

    • Day-Shift

    • 10's available

    • Start Time - 9am Flexible

    Requirements:

    • High School Diploma

    • Experience in dialysis preferred, but not required

    Why You’ll Love It Here:

    Make a real difference every day in a supportive, team-driven environment with a competitive, non-negotiable salary full benefits.

     

    Apply today—help us deliver care that matters.

    Overview

    **_Barnes-Jewish Hospital_** at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

     

    The Acute Dialysis Unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital provides the latest treatments and technologies in renal replacement therapy to help patients with renal failure. The acute dialysis department has 12 dialysis bays to dialyze patients in the unit, and portable dialysis machines that enable dialysis RNs to travel throughout the hospital and provide dialysis therapy at patients' bedside, if needed. The types of renal replacement therapy we provide are: hemodialysis, CVVHDF, CVVHD, SCUF, SSED, TPE, CCPD, and CAPD. Department hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 24 hours per day.¿ On Sundays the department RNs rotate on-call obligations.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Role Purpose

     

    Works under the direction of the nurse, the clinical engineer, and Leadership in the Acute Dialysis Unit. To assist nurses by preparing the treatment room (cleaning and stocking), setting up the portable Reverse Osmosis (RO) machines for bedside treatments, and transporting patients as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Orders and stock supplies in breakroom, nurse servers and treatment rooms daily.

    + Performs daily checks: crash cart, refrigerator, phoenix meters, blanket warmer, and glucometer daily.

    + Completes daily quality water-log record prior to first patient treatment and every four hours during dialysis treatments. Setup and breakdown portable ROs.

    + Assists with turning over rooms (cleaning and stocking) between treatments.

    + Assists with transporting patients to and/or from patient care units as needed.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education

    + High School Diploma or GED

    Experience

    + No Experience

    Supervisor Experience

    + No Experience

    Preferred Requirements

    Licenses & Certifications

    + Certified Nurse Assistant

     

    Benefits and Legal Statement

     

    BJC Total Rewards

     

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

     

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

    + Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

    + Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

    + 401(k) plan with BJC match

    + Tuition Assistance available on first day

    + BJC Institute for Learning and Development

    + Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

    + Adoption assistance

     

    To learn more, go to our** **Benefits Summary** **.

     

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

     

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer