Hemodialysis Technician - Outpatient Clinic (Muscatine, IA) (90%)
Hemodialysis Technician - Outpatient Clinic (Muscatine, IA) (90%)
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Job Description
UI Health Care Department of Nursingis seeking a90% Hemodialysis Technicianto work at the Hemodialysis Clinic in Muscatine IA.
Duties to include:
- Assembles and/or prepares tests and sterilizes a variety of dialysis equipment.
- Dialyzes patients by operating dialysate delivery systems and related equipment and is responsible for proper dialysis treatment.
- Monitors treatment by drawing blood and performing analyses for sodium potassium and hematocrit testing conductivity of dialysate concentrate etc. to insure adequacy of treatment and patient safety.
- Prepares individualized dialysate concentrate as necessary when prescribed by physicians.
- Performs all designated infection control and quality control monitoring in accordance with unit policy.
- Maintains supplies in the unit.
- Keeps abreast of new developments and techniques to adapt and modify equipment and procedures which requires attending conferences and reading the literature.
- These positions will help to cover both Johnson County dialysis units
UI Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Percent of Time: 90%
Schedule:Monday Wednesday Friday. 12-hour shifts; rotating start times (0) Holidays as needed
Salary: Merit Plan Plan
Location:Muscatine IA
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Eligibility Requirements:
- One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant dialysis technician or clinical technician involving patient care and monitoring or
- Completion of one year or longer health science related training program such as Certified Laboratory Technician Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Assistant X-Ray technician etc. (excluding Dental Assistants and Technicians) and
- Must meet Centers for Medicine & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirement to be a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician per the following schedule:
- Must become certified within18 months from date of hire.
- Must successfully complete departmental (Renal Dialysis Treatment Center) orientation/training within 3 months of hire.
Special Qualification:
- Drivers License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
Desirable Qualifications:
- Medical Terminology
- Previous direct patient care experience previous IV cannulation or blood drawing experience is desired.
Application Process: In order to be considered applicants must uploada resume(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Candidates must upload copy of their educational transcripts if they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions contact Nicole Olmstead at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
