Dialysis Clinical Tech Float Pool - 40 Hours/Week Day Shift

$2,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Dialysis Technician GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under supervision of nursing staff, is responsible for the assessment and direct care of patients on hemodialysis.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer normal saline solution via the extracorporeal system. Administer per initiation of hemodialysis procedure 2% xylocaine subcutaneously. Administer via the extracorporeal system and/or via the cannulated access site the anticoagulant heparin in the dose prescribed by the physician and monitored by the nursing staff. CLINICAL TECHNICIAN POOL GUIDELINES: Responsible to the Nurse Manager of each assigned unit when working as a member of the multidisciplinary team caring for the hemodialysis patients. Scheduling assignments, disciplinary action and evaluations are performed by the program manager with input from the Head Nurse and/or Manager of the unit. Assignments will vary as to unit and length of stay depending on program needs. Each technician to the extent possible will be assigned to a unit for a minimum of two (2) weeks and a maximum not to exceed six (6) consecutive weeks. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. Nursing Assistant (NA), Medical Assistant (MA), or other healthcare experience preferred. Must successfully complete the Greenfield Health Systems dialysis training program, as a condition of continued employment. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: As a condition of continued employment, certification as a dialysis technician must be obtained (and maintained) within designated timeline of 18 months, in accordance with federal regulation.