Outpatient Dialysis Technician
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Overview:

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

 

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
• Direct impact on quality patient care
• Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas)
• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions 
• Free parking and electric charging
• Great food options with on-demand ordering

 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

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Responsibilities:

Provides ongoing surveillance of the Dialysis machines, water system, and unit supplies. Participates in patient care under the direction of the R.N.

 

Accountabilities

1. Prioritizes, organizes, and delivers patient and technical care in a timely manner as delegated by CP/RN.
2. Assesses patient condition prior to initiation and during dialysis. Performs 30 minute checks of patient and documents any change in patient’s condition.
3. Interacts with health care team to support and reinforce patient/family teaching plan.
4. Assists in planning department maintenance and shares responsibility for ensuring adequate supplies. Performs technical duties related to opening and closing of the unit and reuse procedures.
5. Practices cost efficient use of supplies and linen. Follows established charge procedures for patient charge capture.
6. Identifies potential problems, plans preventative intervention, and reports potential problems with equipment to the Dialysis Technician 2.
7. Assesses water system and dialysis machine readiness. Performs technical duties with machines and water system under the direction of the Dialysis Technician 2 and Manager. Detects water or machine system difficulties, recognizes faulty or inoperable equipment and reports it to Dialysis Tech 2 for immediate repair.
8. Answers unit call lights and responds to patient needs or communicates to appropriate member of healthcare team.
9. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Two years of college with course work in science, medical electronics, or health science preferred

 

Experience
• 1 year of medical experience, CNA, EMT, Phlebotomy or equivalent required

 

Licenses and Certifications
• CAHT - State of California Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician preferred

Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.