Dialysis Tech - Red Lake Dialysis Job at Sanford Health, Red Lake County, MN

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  • Sanford Health
  • Red Lake County, MN

Job Description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Red Lake Dialysis

Location: Red Lake, MN

Address: Red Lake, MN, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $16.50 - $23.50

Pay Info: Bonus available with work commitment!

Department Details

Red Lake Dialysis is an 8 station dialysis unit currently operating on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The unit provides hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis training.

sign on bonus available for eligible candidates!

Job Summary

Performs the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This may include but 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.

Prepares dialysis equipment for patient treatment according to the dialysis prescription; this includes safety tests and setting alarm limits according to policy. Inspect the access site and perform 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. Initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments. Responds to dialysis related emergencies, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under the direction of the licensed nurse. Administers the medication considered part of the hemodialysis treatment to include: Heparin, local anesthetic via intradermal route, and Normal Saline.

Knowledge of and application of dialysis infection control practices that include, but not limited to; Use of personal protective equipment, disinfection of equipment and supplies, dialysis station sanitization, and isolation precautions. Demonstrate proficiency in computerized charting, software applications, and other computer skills. Knowledge of water system components, water system testing, and application of appropriate actions to take if monitoring parameters out of defined limits.

Participates in the orientation and education of dialysis technicians.

Qualifications

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) is required through the American Heart.

Benefits

Sanford Health 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, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit (url removed) .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call (phone number removed) or send an email to (url removed) .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-(phone number removed)

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Work from home, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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