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Dialysis Technician - Full Time - $5k sign on bonus included!
full-time•Waterford
About this role
This position will be a combination of Dialysis Tech and CNA/Resident Assistant. Candidate MUST have Dialysis experience.
The ideal hours for this role will be 12 hour shifts, (Mon-Wed-Fri, starting at 7am.) NO WEEKENDS.
$5k sign on bonus included after 1 year!
As a Renal Hemodialysis (HD) Technician, you will function as a contributing member of the healthcare team to meet the patient’s needs and provide safe and effective dialysis therapy through effective communication and commitment to quality outcomes.
Renal HD Technicians will need to demonstrate empathy and understanding of patients’ emotional and physical concerns, ensuring they are always comfortable and well-informed.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
- Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
- Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and perform vascular access cannulation.
- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or directed.
- Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
- Evaluates the patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the supervisor.
- Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and timely.
- Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.
- Cleans dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area according to facility policy.
- Assists other healthcare members in providing patient education.
- Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
- Explains the dialysis procedure and operation of the hemodialysis machine to the patient before treatment to alleviate anxieties.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
- Minimum Experience: At least one (1) year of Renal Dialysis experience
- Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
- Must have the proven ability to maintain professional conduct in the care of patients
- Must possess basic computer skills
Licensure/Certifications (Required):
- Current Dialysis Certification
- Current State of Wisconsin CNA
- Current BLS CPR issued by the American Heart Association
About Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab:
Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living. With superior proficiency in brain injury, rehabilitation and complex respiratory care we are able to help our patients with difficult medical conditions reach their highest level of healing and functional independence possible. Located on more than 80 acres in a rural community outside of Milwaukee in Waterford, Wisconsin. Our peaceful grounds, coupled with tenured, talented and caring staff, lend to the healing and recovery process.
What you'll do
- The Dialysis Technician will set up and operate hemodialysis machines, monitor patients during treatment, and document vital signs and treatment data. They will also evaluate vascular access and provide patient education to ensure comfort and understanding.
About Lakeview Specialty Hosp
Lakeview is a leader in the field of providing comprehensive, expert care for individuals challenged with varying levels of physical, neurological, cognitive, and behavioral impairments due to injury, illness, or chronic condition. We strive to provide the best care possible in every instance by developing individualized strategies to help people recover faster, function at higher levels, and realize greater potential.
We offer a full continuum of care, from hospitalization and acute needs through recovery and reintegration back into community environments. Lakeview further extends our services to people living in community-integrated homes or other residential arrangements, and we operate fully-licensed and accredited.
The Lakeview team includes many physicians and staff members who are distinguished in their fields of expertise. We are experienced and caring professionals employing the latest treatments and therapies to foster optimum results for each individual’s unique situation. Depending on a person’s needs, we offer different programs and services at through our hub locations – Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab in Waterford- Wisconsin, Lakeview Care Partners Community Based Rehab-Wisconsin, and Lakeview Mill Pond's two locations also in Wisconsin.
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As a Dialysis Technician - Full Time - $5k sign on bonus included! at Lakeview Specialty Hosp, you will: the Dialysis Technician will set up and operate hemodialysis machines, monitor patients during treatment, and document vital signs and treatment data. They will also evaluate vascular access and provide patient education to ensure comfort and understanding..
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