Dialysis Technician
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the unit
Adult Patients needing dialysis. Dialysis is performed on patients with Acute Kidney Injury. Patients who have or have had an acute illness requiring ICU care can need dialysis support while their kidneys recover from a critical illness. The acute intensive care conditions are most commonly: trauma with shock cardiothoracic surgeries (including transplants) heart failure with fluid overload liver failure and sepsis or sepsis-like conditions (COVID). There are instances where dialysis partners with Pheresis to support patients needing both to stabilize their body from an autoimmune process. Hemodialysis is sometimes performed on patients who have taken drug overdoses. When it is determined that the drug can be removed with dialysis and doing so will help to stabilize the patient more quickly and help to preserve organ function (kidney and liver especially) dialysis is performed at the patients ICU bedside.
About Butterworth Hospital
Right in the heart of Grand Rapids youll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873 we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care diagnostics treatment prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.
Scope of work
Responsible for performing direct patient care related to hemodialysis treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for setting-up dialysis equipment and supplies in a safe manner. Collaborates with all members of the team for overall provision of optimal dialysis treatments.
Qualifications
Hight School Diploma or equivalent Required
1 year of college education OR 1 year in a clinical support role Required
AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Hemodialysis Tech Certification (CHT) or (CCHT) Required within 1.5 Years
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Dialysis OP HDVCH - Grand Rapids HospEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
36Hours of Work
6:30am-5:00pmDays Worked
Monday-FridayWeekend Frequency
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You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Required Experience:
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