Certified Dialysis Tech

Job Summary 

Accountable for performing and providing quality customer service within the Dialysis Department.  Responsible for maintaining effective communication skills.  Participates in monitoring and maintaining resources in Dialysis Department.  Under the general supervision of nursing, performs direct patient care. 

• Under the direction of an RN in the department, perform dialysis treatments including setups and dismantle of equipment in the department or critical care area.  
• Monitor patients during treatment and termination of treatments.  
• Collect routine water samples and send for water content and microorganism analysis  
• Maintain water treatment log and report discrepancies accordingly.  
• Complete work in accordance to specific environment standards with minimal supervision.    
• Follow established policy and procedures as directed.    
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner with respect to safety and to self and others.    
• Maintain equipment and supplies and report malfunctions to manager.    
• Accurately collect/identify, and document data in a timely manner.      
• Assist with other patient care related activities.  
• Level 2 – Proficient 
  • Participate in training new staff.  
  • Troubleshoot errors and perform quality assurance checks.  
• Level 3 – Subject Matter Expert 
  • Participate in quality improvement measures and monitoring within the department.  
  • Provide information to the Manager/Director as requested in review and update of department functions and procedure revisions. 

• Minimum Requirements 
  • Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).  
  • Licensure/Certifications:  
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.  
    • Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)  
• Preferred Requirements 
  • Experience: Six months to one year of Dialysis experience  

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