Dialysis Technician/Certified Hemodialysis Technician – NE Clinic – CHT

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Location: NE Clinic The Hemodialysis Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member to meet patient and family care needs within the Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services (MCDS) system. Under the supervision of the RN, is responsible for providing assistance in the provision of dialysis services through multiple roles. These roles include but are not limited to: direct patient care and observations, basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment monitoring, vascular access monitoring, cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machine, drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport, and performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls. Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards is also expected. The Hemodialysis Technician carries out designated skills that are within these functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel, as written into the policies and procedures of Mayo Clinic.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of experience as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician required.
• Before employment, successful completion of the Ishihara's color blindness test.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to effectively work with multiple team members including working at/floating to other dialysis units.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers). Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers) Military Training Network.
• Successful completion of Clinical Hemodialysis Technician national certification exam, within 18 months of hire when hired after October 14, 2008. Exam offered by BONENT or NNCC.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and observations
• Basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures
• Equipment maintenance
• Water treatment monitoring
• Vascular access monitoring
• Cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machine
• Drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport
• Performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls
• Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED