Job title: Dialysis Clinical Technician Northwest Northland Park – 40 Hours Week
Company: Henry Ford Health System
Job description: $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR CERTIFIED DIALYSIS CLINICAL TECHNICIANSWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Dialysis Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in patient care and a passion for helping individuals with kidney disease. As a Clinical Dialysis Technician, you will play a vital role in providing dialysis treatments and ensuring the well-being of our patients.Location: 21000 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield MI 48075
Status: Full Time
Shift Details: (4) 10 Hour Shifts 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday. The clinic is closed most weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the clinic (training or clinical need for a patient).DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:Northwest Northland Park Home Dialysis is a unit attached to an outpatient dialysis facility. The facility oversees peritoneal and home dialysis patients. Census is 20 PD patients and 2 HHD patients. Staffed with full-time Nephrologists. In addition, we have 2 full-time Home Nurses and travel pool home dialysis technicians. In addition, the unit has multiple support staff members that are shared with the outpatient clinic including front desk team and tech leader staff (machine maintenance) that may assist with operational duties within the clinic.We case manage 15 pts who are monitored by connected health for Baxter and NxStage systems. Patients are trained to perform dialysis treatments at home within the clinic. PD training takes 7-10 days and HHD training takes 4-6 weeks. The home team schedules monthly clinic visits for all home patients with the interdisciplinary team and lab draws for PD patients. Our team provides pt education as well as referrals to transplant services for sites the pt requests to be referred to.GENERAL SUMMARY:
- Perform dialysis treatments according to prescribed protocols and physician orders.
- Monitor patients during dialysis treatment, assessing vital signs and responding to any changes in condition.
- Set up and operate dialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the physician.
- Educate patients and their families about dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including documenting treatment activities and patient progress.
- Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards in the dialysis unit.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a dialysis technician training program preferred.
- Certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required within 18-months of employment.
Additional Information
- Organization: Community Care Services
- Department: Northland Park – Chronic
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional DetailsThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.OverviewPartnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at .BenefitsWhether it’s offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices ormaking the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it’s all about choice. HenryFord Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program – My ChoiceRewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There aredozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balanceand learning – options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As anemployee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee’s classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health iscommitted to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard torace, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Location: Southfield, MI
Job date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 23:46:20 GMT
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