Dialysis Technician - Worthington Medical Center - Full Time
On-siteWorthington, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Perform delegated nursing interventions for stable dialysis patients under direct registered nurse supervision, including initiating and discontinuing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and responding to alarms. Prepare equipment for treatment according to prescriptions, inspect access sites, perform cannulation, and obtain blood samples. Adjust blood and fluid removal rates, administer medications such as heparin and local anesthetic, and maintain infection control practices including disinfection and isolation precautions. Document pertinent patient information and participate in the orientation of new technicians. Requires NNCC, BONENT, or other approved certification within 18 months of hire, BLS certification, and completion of department-specific competencies.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)
- Must possess or obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), or other approved certifying agency within 18 months of hire
- If working in North Dakota (ND) must be on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry through the Board of Nursing at the time employment begins
- If working in South Dakota (SD), must register as Unlicensed Dialysis Technician through the SD Board of Nursing once certification is received (within 18 months)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through the American Heart
Desired Qualifications
- One-year experience in a health care environment
- Dialysis experience
- Knowledge of various equipment/supplies and its general use
- Medical terminology
- Computer skills
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