Certified Dialysis Technician

Certified Dialysis Technician

3, 12 hour shifts starting at 6:30am

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision of a Registered Nurse to, assists with providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients with renal failure. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT and 
  Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (CHT) or 
  Certified Hemodialysis Biomedical Technician (CHBT) or 
  Certified Water Specialist (CWS) 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year acute-care inpatient hospital experience 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Performs duties at all times under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within limitations established in accordance with the institutional policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. (BONENT Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology, Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) and Texas Dialysis Technician Requirements Dialysis Technician Central,
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
• Use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment as necessary
• Clean, disinfect, and rinse dialysis machines in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Complete/document quality control logs throughout the day and after all treatments, as required.
• Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate
• Terminate dialysis treatments per unit protocol, and within scope of practice and as allowed by state regulations.
• Monitor patients during dialysis treatments, report untoward symptoms to dialyzing nurse.
• Conduct machine safety checks, report any change or unusual findings to the Charge nurse and Biomed.
• Complete water testing on the Central RO as well as the portable RO systems prior to a treatment start daily and as directed.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to