Dialysis Technician - FT Days

Facility: Imagenetics Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1321 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Schedule

• Full time, 36 hours per week
• Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Every other weekend and holiday commitment
• No Sundays or nights
• Shift start times range from 5:00am, 5:30am, or 6:00am

Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.

Pay

Salary range: $19.75 - $26.50 per hour

About the role

Performs the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This may include but is not limited to: initiation of dialysis, monitoring patient during treatments, discontinuing treatments, proper operation of the dialysis equipment, gathering and documenting pertinent patient information, and responding to alarms. Knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients of all age groups. Ability to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares dialysis equipment for patient treatment according to the dialysis prescription; this includes safety tests and setting alarm limits according to policy.
• Inspects the access site and performs cannulation of the dialysis access to initiate the treatment.
• Obtains blood samples via the dialysis lines or access site.
• Adjusts blood flow rates and fluid removal rates according to policy.
• Monitors and documents dialysis treatment parameters/vital signs and makes adjustments to treatment parameters, under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Initiates and discontinues dialysis treatments.
• Responds to dialysis-related emergencies, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Administers medication considered part of the hemodialysis treatment, including Heparin, local anesthetic via intradermal route, and Normal Saline.
• Applies dialysis infection control practices, including use of personal protective equipment, disinfection of equipment and supplies, dialysis station sanitization, and isolation precautions.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computerized charting, software applications, and other computer skills.
• Applies knowledge of water system components, water system testing, and appropriate actions if monitoring parameters are out of defined limits.
• Participates in the orientation and education of dialysis technicians.

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.
• One-year experience in a health care environment is preferred.
• Dialysis experience preferred.
• Knowledge of various equipment/supplies and its general use, medical terminology, and computer skills preferred.
• Must possess or obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), the 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).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required through the American Heart Association.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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