Dialysis Technician Vascular Assistant, Ambulatory Dialysis (Evenings)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Job Location:

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

	Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical a healthcare rating company for consumers among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit:	UUP
Job Summary:	The Department of Ambulatory Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant (Evenings). The successful candidate will: Prepare dialysis according to established procedures and the dialysis prescription. Set-up and breakdown of dialysis machine before and after treatment. Prepare clean and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. Test and monitor dialysis machine functions including alarms conductivity PH and temperature. Set monitors and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols. Obtain and document pre- and post- dialysis vital signs weight and temperature. Inspect the patients dialysis access and initiate and terminate dialysis according to unit protocols and patient prescription. Document treatment parameters and communicate patient condition and issues to RN. Measure and adjust blood flow rates according to established protocols and patients prescription. Calculate and adjust fluid removal rates according to established protocols.
Required Qualifications:	Certification in Vascular Technology (CCHT CHT Bonnent). 1 year of work experience in the operation of hemodialysis equipment and caring for chronic renal disease patients.
Preferred Qualifications:	Bachelors Degree and considerable knowledge of the principles practice techniques and procedures applicable to dialysis treatment.
Work Schedule:	Variable Days; 2:00pm to 12:00am (Full-Time Evenings)
Salary Grade/Rank:	SL-1
Salary Range:	Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Executive Order:	Pursuant to Executive Order 161 no State entity as defined by the Executive Order is permitted to ask or mandate in any form that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time please contact the Governors Office of Employee Relations ator via email at .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:	SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women minorities veterans individualswith disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contactHuman Resources at

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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world...

	Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical a healthcare rating company for consumers among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit:	UUP
Job Summary:	The Department of Ambulatory Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant (Evenings). The successful candidate will: Prepare dialysis according to established procedures and the dialysis prescription. Set-up and breakdown of dialysis machine before and after treatment. Prepare clean and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. Test and monitor dialysis machine functions including alarms conductivity PH and temperature. Set monitors and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols. Obtain and document pre- and post- dialysis vital signs weight and temperature. Inspect the patients dialysis access and initiate and terminate dialysis according to unit protocols and patient prescription. Document treatment parameters and communicate patient condition and issues to RN. Measure and adjust blood flow rates according to established protocols and patients prescription. Calculate and adjust fluid removal rates according to established protocols.
Required Qualifications:	Certification in Vascular Technology (CCHT CHT Bonnent). 1 year of work experience in the operation of hemodialysis equipment and caring for chronic renal disease patients.
Preferred Qualifications:	Bachelors Degree and considerable knowledge of the principles practice techniques and procedures applicable to dialysis treatment.
Work Schedule:	Variable Days; 2:00pm to 12:00am (Full-Time Evenings)
Salary Grade/Rank:	SL-1
Salary Range:	Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Executive Order:	Pursuant to Executive Order 161 no State entity as defined by the Executive Order is permitted to ask or mandate in any form that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time please contact the Governors Office of Employee Relations ator via email at .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:	SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women minorities veterans individualswith disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contactHuman Resources at