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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Dialysis Tech.

As a Dialysis Tech at MercyOne you will assist with patient care in the dialysis unit by setting up equipment initiating monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments. Ages served are adolescent to adult.

• Monitors inventory levels enters patient charges and orders in the computer mixes dialysis concentrates and assists with monitoring and care of the water treatment system.

• Communicates with ancillary caregivers patients and families regarding the patients needs and care.

• Documents patient care/assessment data on the appropriate dialysis run sheet record including but not limited to vital signs patient subjective problems pain rating post dialysis status and access assessment.

• Demonstrates patient and colleague safety issues by regular and proper use of patient lifts and other equipment provided by the medical center.

• Follows policy for use of lifting equipment and gait belts to lift and transfer.

• Attends In-services on new equipment.

• Understands and demonstrates proficiency on unit specific equipment.

• Identifies opportunities to improve patient care.

• Meets unit specific competencies.

• Considers the cost of supplies with the delivery of care for each patient.

• Maintains knowledge of equipment and continuously learns new technology and is able to trouble shoot equipment report malfunctioning equipment and ensure its repair and return to service.

Schedule:

• Full time .9 (36 hours per week)

• Day Shift

• Monday Saturday; varied shifts 3:45 am 5:00 pm

General Requirements:

• Graduate or active enrollment in a Medical Technological or professional school preferred.

• Minimum of 1 years experience or education in a health-related field.

• Must be BLS certified within 3 months.

• Must be certified under a state certification program or a national commercially available certification program within 18 months of hire. (Effective Oct. 2008.)

• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Must be cable of problem solving maintaining confidentiality demonstrating compassion empathy and respect to all customers.

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative shared leadership environment.

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy mission and vision goals and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

• High school diploma required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.