Dialysis Technician II North County Kidney Center
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Job Location:
Florissant, MO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 25
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
Our North County location is currently open 6 days a week. Patient sessions run from 7:00AM to 4:30PM. As a dialysis technician youll work 4 days a week with every other Saturday included.Position performs duties related to patient care such as initiating and terminating dialysis treatments performing phlebotomy maintaining records and responding to needs of patients that are treated in the outpatient dialysis setting.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Arranges and maintains equipment and supplies for performance of dialysis and other procedures including preparation of Dialysate solutions.
Performs cannulation initiates monitors and discontinues dialysis treatment.
Observes and monitors patient vital signs and significant dialysis treatment parameters; assesses patient signs and symptoms and provides treatment accordingly.
Communicates pertinent patient information or changes in patient condition to the team leader; documents these results per units policies.
Transports weighs and assists patients to and from wheelchairs stretchers and chairs.
Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and responds to patient concerns in a timely manner.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
Requires extensive safety training.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
High noise environment.
Requires protective devices.
Patient care setting.
Direct patient care setting.
Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Typically standing or walking.
Typically bending crouching stooping.
Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).
Equipment:
Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Bloodborne Pathogens Dialysis Documentations Emergency Response Handling Crisis Situations Health and Safety Health Care Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Interpersonal Communication Intravenous Cannulation Mathematical Calculations Medical Treatment Organizational Communications Patient Care Services Patient Transportation Phlebotomy Teamwork Vital SignsGrade
C06-HSalary Range
$17.34 - $25.40 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Catheter Care
- Patient Care
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Physiology Knowledge
- Phlebotomy
- Maintenance
- Dialysis Experience
- DocuSign
- Patient Service Experience
- Medication Administration
