Hemodialysis Technician Certified

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-Agnesian Health Plaza Bldg B

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!

Position Specific Information

• Full Time-32-hours per week
• Start Shift 5:30AM
• Every third Saturday
• Holidays Split into two groups.
• 4 days -10 hours shift
• 2 hours allocated to education and or meetings

Main Function is Phlebotomy – More direct patient care

Our Mission

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God

Our Vision

Peace, hope, and health for every person, family, and community, especially those most in need

Our Values

Compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community

Benefits Information

SSM Health offers competitive compensation. In addition, relevant work experience will be factored into your offer.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Income based medical insurance premium discounts
• HSA/FSA options
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO & PTO Donation Program
• 403b/401k retirement plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP

Job Summary:

Provides direct or indirect care to a varying number of patients and performs various functions associated with hemodialysis treatments independently and under the direction of a registered nurse.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patients for procedures by taking vital statistics and reviewing dialysis orders and lab work.
• Sets up and monitors equipment for procedures both during and after.
• Notes and documents patient's condition during procedure via observation, interview and monitoring of vital statistics; reports abnormal assessment findings.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Obtains, processes and transports blood samples and culture specimens as ordered.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing dialysis treatments and in cannulation of vascular access.
• Monitors and trouble shoots dialysis machine and RO/water system.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to include collection of data and machine maintenance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year of Chronic and/or Acute Hemodialysis experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foo