Per Diem Dialysis Technician - 117th Street Dialysis - Mount Sinai Hospital - Flex Shift

The Per Diem Dialysis Technician operates dialysis machines that help sustain patients who have damaged kidneys.

1. Obtains
and records pre and post dialysis treatment, blood pressure, apical pulse and
temperature.

2. Cannulates
patients with AVG (arteriovenous graft) and AVF (arteriovenous fistula) under
the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Reports unusual findings.

3. Initiates
hemodialysis via AVG or AVF under the direction of a registered nurse. Reports
unusual findings.

4. Provides
emotional support and reports patients concerns/questions to the nurse.

5. Sets
parameters for the hemodialysis treatment after consultation with the RN.

6. Terminates
hemodialysis via AVG or AVF under the supervision of an RN.

7. Obtains
blood specimens as directed.

8. Collaborates
with the technical personnel to ensure adequate supplies and equipment,
receives and stores equipment and supplies, ensures availability of supplies
and equipment.

9. Assumes
responsibility for maintenance, safety cleaning and disinfection of dialysis
machines.

HS Diploma or GED, and completion of an approved dialysis technician training program

Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)

Some Dialysis experience preferred

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $25.54 - $25.54 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.