What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Technician position at UP Health System - Portage?
Dialysis Technician
Your experience matters
How you’ll contribute
The Dialysis Technician is responsible for assembling and maintaining dialysis machines, monitoring patients undergoing dialysis treatment, and maintaining the highest safety and cleanliness standards when operating the machines. Works with a care team that involves a doctor, nurse, social worker and dietician.
A Dialysis Technician who excels in this role will:
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and pulse oximitry.
- In collaboration with the RN, will administer specific drugs and solutions as prescribed and according to hospital/unit policy/procedure.
- Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Prepares hemodialysis equipment and solutions for patient use, including bicarbonate and acidified solutions. Cleans and prepares the patient station utilizing infection prevention measures which may include sterile technique.
- Access the patients’ bloodstream via needles or catheter, in addition to the sterilization of the equipment used during dialysis.
- Assists with keeping patient treatment area stocked, clean and orderly.
- Complete Quality Control checks throughout the day.
- Performs clerical duties, aligned with department activities
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
High School Diploma or equivalent required
BLS required
National Nephrology certification required within 18 months of hire
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