Dialysis Technician

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Renal Dialysis-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join our team.

The Dialysis Technician at Banner University Medical Tucson provides direct patient care and support for individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment. This role requires strong attention to details, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering compassionate high quality care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal applicant will have 1 year of experience and their CCHT Certification.

This is a full time day shift position working 3 twelve hour shifts either 0500 - 1730 or 0600-1830, and would float between Banner Tucson Campus and South Campus.

Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential if applicable.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments, ensuring the process proceeds smoothly and notifying the RN of any abnormalities. This position is also responsible for ensuring the dialysis equipment is functioning properly.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Initiates the dialysis treatment, including accessing the vascular access. Monitors the patients as they undergo dialysis, including their vital signs and blood chemistry and alerts the RN of any abnormalities. Terminates dialysis treatment and performs catheter care and dressing changes. May also administer heparin or normal saline under the direction of a registered nurse.

2. Prepares machines and equipment for use. Ensures the dialysis machines are working properly during the treatment and replaces them when necessary. Tests and maintains RO water system. May perform routine maintenance and liaison with technical support regarding equipment that requires repair.

3. Maintains documentation related to treatment information.

4. Maintains inventory of dialysis supplies and equipment.

5. Ensures a clean and safe environment, including turning over dialysis chairs between patients and cleaning and sterilizing the equipment.

6. Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of approved dialysis training program or one year experience in nephrology patient care and current active participation in an ESRD facility.

Current certification as a Dialysis Technician or ability to obtain in accordance with ESRD regulatory requirements. Current BLS certification.

Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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