Dialysis Clinical Technician St. Mary Dialysis - 40 Hours Week

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Clinical/Allied Health
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2313250 Requisition #

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR CERTIFIED DIALYSIS CLINICAL TECHNICIANS   

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Dialysis Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in patient care and a passion for helping individuals with kidney disease. As a Clinical Dialysis Technician, you will play a vital role in providing dialysis treatments and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

Location: 14555 Levan, Livonia MI 48154
Status: Full Time
Shift Details: (4) 10 Hour Shifts 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. The clinic is closed most weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the clinic (training or clinical need for a patient).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: 

St. Mary Dialysis is a unit attached to an outpatient dialysis facility.  The facility oversees peritoneal and home dialysis patients. Census is 16 PD and 1HHD patient. Staffed with full-time Nephrologists.  In addition, we have a part-time Home Nurses and a travel pool home dialysis technician. In addition, the unit has multiple support staff members that are shared with the outpatient clinic including front desk team and tech leader staff (machine maintenance) that may assist with operational duties within the clinic.
We case manage 17 pts who are monitored by connected health platform for Baxter and NxStage systems. Patients are trained to perform dialysis treatments at home within the clinic. PD training takes 7-10 days and HHD training takes 4-6 weeks. The home team schedules monthly clinic visits for all home patients with the interdisciplinary team and lab draws for PD patients. Our team provides pt education as well as referrals to transplant services for sites the pt requests to be referred to.

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

  • Perform dialysis treatments according to prescribed protocols and physician orders.
  • Monitor patients during dialysis treatment, assessing vital signs and responding to any changes in condition.
  • Set up and operate dialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues as needed.
  • Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the physician.
  • Educate patients and their families about dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.
  • Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including documenting treatment activities and patient progress.
  • Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards in the dialysis unit.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge. 

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Completion of a dialysis technician training program preferred. 
  • Certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required within 18-months of employment. 

    Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at henryford.com.

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