Dialysis Technician - OneTen Coalition
Salt Lake City, UT
About the Job
Job Description:
The Dialysis Technician performs tasks and provides patient care as delegated by a Registered Nurse or physician consistent with practice standards. The Dialysis Technician provides competent treatment consistent with treatment prescription and assesses the patient's physiologic response to treatment and reports variation to the charge RN as indicated.
Shifts and Scheduling
Day and evening shifts - see details below:
More information about scheduling will be discussed in the interview.
Posting Specifics
Candidates who are certified or uncertified in Dialysis will be considered for the opening.
Scope
Job Essentials
Minimum Qualifications (Uncertified)
Minimum Qualifications (Certified)
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Ability to evaluate and interpret color coded test results on test strips.
- and -
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- and -
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- and -
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- and -
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
- and -
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Dialysis Center - IMC, Utah Dialysis Center
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.66 - $25.33
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
The Dialysis Technician performs tasks and provides patient care as delegated by a Registered Nurse or physician consistent with practice standards. The Dialysis Technician provides competent treatment consistent with treatment prescription and assesses the patient's physiologic response to treatment and reports variation to the charge RN as indicated.
Shifts and Scheduling
Day and evening shifts - see details below:
- The center is open Monday - Saturday, shifts will be variable.
- Day shift starting at variable times: 4:45AM, 5:00AM, 6:00AM and are 12 hours shifts.
- Evening shift is: 9:45AM - 10:30PM
- Float shifts are four hour blocks: 10:15AM - 2:15PM
- Caregivers are required to work at least 3-4 evenings a month, 2 Saturdays a month, 2-3 Float Shifts a month, and 1-2 on-call shifts per pay period at Utah Dialysis Center and IMC - Dialysis Center.
More information about scheduling will be discussed in the interview.
Posting Specifics
- Entry Rate: $18.66/hour + depending on experience (Uncertified). $19.97/hour + depending on experience (Certified).
- Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
- Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours/week.
- Department: Dialysis, Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, UT)
Candidates who are certified or uncertified in Dialysis will be considered for the opening.
Scope
- It is expected that employees in this job code will complete technician training and obtaining dialysis certification within 18 months of hire.
Job Essentials
- Prepares the patient for treatment as defined by current department policy.
- Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialytic therapy.
- Recognizes problems, demonstrates appropriate immediate action, and notifies responsible parties in a timely manner.
- Discharges the patient in a safe condition as defined by current department policy.
- Documents appropriately on the patient care record.
- Participates in CQI monitoring and improvement activities and programs.
Minimum Qualifications (Uncertified)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Minimum Qualifications (Certified)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
- Current dialysis certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Dialysis experience
- Phlebotomy experience
- CNA experience
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Ability to evaluate and interpret color coded test results on test strips.
- and -
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- and -
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- and -
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- and -
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
- and -
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Dialysis Center - IMC, Utah Dialysis Center
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.66 - $25.33
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
Source : OneTen Coalition