Dialysis Technician - Detroit Lakes Dialysis - FT

Facility: Midtown Location – Detroit Lakes, MN

About the role

Performs delegated nursing interventions to stable dialysis patients under direct supervision of the registered nurse. Responsibilities include initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation of dialysis treatments; proper operation of dialysis equipment; gathering and documenting pertinent patient information; and responding to alarms. This role offers the opportunity to build relationships and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working in a fast-paced environment with a supportive team.

No experience required—supportive and thorough on-the-job training provided. Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis equipment and supplies
• Inspect patient access sites
• Obtain blood samples as directed
• Adjust treatments under nursing staff direction
• Monitor equipment and patient vitals during treatment
• Initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments
• Administer medications as directed
• Sanitize dialysis stations

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) required
• One-year experience in a health care environment preferred
• Dialysis experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills preferred
• Must obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), or other approved certifying agency within 18 months of hire
• If working in North Dakota (ND), must be on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry through the Board of Nursing at the time employment begins
• If working in South Dakota (SD), must register as Unlicensed Dialysis Technician through the SD Board of Nursing once certification is received (within 18 months)
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required through the American Heart Association

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Weekly hours: 32.00
• Shift: 10 hours, varied shifts
• Currently not open on weekends

Pay

Salary range: $19.00 - $26.50 per hour

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time-off package

For more information about Total Rewards, visit sanfordcareers.com/benefits.