What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech - Dialysis position at TriState Health?
We are looking for a fun-loving, hard-working, detail-oriented person to join our care team! Being a Dialysis Patient Care Technician is a very important and fast paced job but also a very rewarding one. TriState Dialysis, is in the business of giving patients time. Time with their families, time to achieve goals, and time to live their lives. And we get to be a part of that! The work we do makes a difference!
Job Summary:
The Dialysis Patient Care Technician is responsible for the technical management of hemodialysis treatments for patients with kidney failure. Patient care techs work under the supervision of registered nurses, and are responsible for operating dialysis machines, initiation/termination of treatments, as well as providing basic dialysis-related patient care. They must complete specialized training through on-the-job clinical experience before they can earn professional certification.
Ideal candidates would be caring individuals with good communication, a strong sense of integrity and accountability, willingness to learn, attention to detail, and no aversion to the sight of blood or working with large needles. This position may require working days, evenings, and rotating Saturdays. All education/training is done on the job to provide candidate with all the necessary skills needed to safely provide hemodialysis treatments to multiple patients. Medical experience, CNA or MA certifications are preferred but not required. Must be willing to obtain MA-HT certification for the State of Washington after 12-week training and take a national certified hemodialysis technician exam no later than 18 months after hire. Increase in pay will occur after passing of certification exam.
Education and Training:
- High school diploma or equivalency (GED), required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification, preferred.
- Must be willing to obtain MA-HT certification for the State of Washington after 12-week training and take a national certified hemodialysis technician exam no later than 18 months after hire. Increase in pay will occur after passing of certification exam.
Licensures/Certifications:
- Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification card on hire or within orientation period.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification, preferred.
Experience:
- Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required; previous experience in hemodialysis or in medical field (Nurses' Aide, EMT, Corpsman) preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Computer skills, medical terminology, and experience with office assessments necessary.
Benefits Overview:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
- Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
About TriState Health
Learn more about TriState Health here.
TriState Health is located in Clarkston, WA, which is nestled within the Lewis Clark Valley. The Lewis Clark Valley is a hidden gem, located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and at the mouth of Hells Canyon, America’s deepest river gorge. With a mild climate and a four-seasons environment, the valley offers a wide variety of year-round family friendly happenings. Spend time boating on the river, hiking, skiing at nearby resorts, savoring delicious wines and cuisines, attending sporting events, and more! Enjoy life at your pace, your way, in the beautiful Lewis Clark Valley.
Our Mission: Your Health Is Our First Priority!
Our Vision: We place the healthcare needs of our community first by partnering to bring care beyond our walls through innovative technology and collaboration. We are a regional healthcare leader and employer of choice, delivering the highest quality of care to facilitate health, healing, and wellbeing throughout our community and those we touch.
Our Values:
Quality. Through teamwork, we strive to continuously improve our quality of care and service.
Compassion. We are the caretakers of our community and we treat each patient, partner, and team member with a tender touch and an unparalleled level of care.
Respect. We create a culture of respect by engaging professional staff who demonstrates respect for each other, our patients, and their families.
Collaboration. We seek healthy partnerships – both within and outside our walls – to build teams that deliver the highest quality of care.
Innovation. We embrace and integrate new ideas and technology to improve our community’s health and wellness.
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