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Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!
Responsibilities: The role of the Senior Dialysis Technician encompasses all the responsibilities of the Dialysis Patient Care Technician and extends beyond to include monthly cultures, and oversight of all technical issues. Collaborating closely with both the Technical and Nursing Supervisors, the Senior Dialysis Technician ensures effective communication to enable swift and efficient problem-solving. In addition, the Senior Dialysis Technician is responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies.
To excel in this role, the Senior Dialysis Technician must possess a broad and deep understanding of the water purification methods, chemical disinfectants, and water quality testing. They must have the expertise to identify potential issues with the water system and respond quickly to take appropriate corrective action. They must also be well-versed in the regulatory requirements related to water treatment in a dialysis setting.
The Senior Dialysis Technician must possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively, even under pressure. They will cover for the Technical Supervisor in times of absence.
The Senior Dialysis Technician must possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively, even under pressure. They will cover for the Technical Supervisor in times of absence.
- Organizes and monitors technician team functions.
- Utilizes problem solving skills and serves as a role model for dialysis patient care technicians 100% of the time as monitored by other technicians and supervisors review.
- Consistently schedules technical meetings on required months as per supervisor.
- Consistently organizes, schedules or delegates water and dialysate culturing, AAMI analysis and LAL’s and other required tests as monitored by supervisor.
- Consistently organizes, schedules or delegates preparations of acid concentrates.
- Monitors performance of the technician staff provides feedback to the Technical Services Supervisor and Director and recommends corrective actions if required.
- Participates in maintaining compliance with all regulations.
- Participates in quarterly disinfection and assures water and dialysis equipment is in compliance with the regulations.
- Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement process.
- Performs role of Dialysis Patient Care Technician.
- Consistently demonstrates technical competency as evidenced by cannulation skills, accurate machine settings, initiating and terminating treatments according to departmental protocols as monitored by the RN.
- Consistently demonstrates good judgment and the ability to discern information that must be reported to the RN as monitored by the RN.
- Consistently performs job responsibilities within specified boundaries. Seeks guidance as appropriate as monitored by the RN.
- Participates in inventory control.
- Consistently monitors usage and orders special order items within budget as monitored by supervisor.
- Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED, preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Dialysis Patient Care Tech, required
License/ Certifications:
- CCHT certification required within 18 months from date of hire
- BLS certification within 6 months of hire, required
Skills:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Accountability
- Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Technical Skills
- Time Management
Physical Requirements:
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
- Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, kneeling, reaching, seeing/monitor/ computer use, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
- Frequent hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, standing, talking, walking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), fit testing
Hazards:
- Occasional chemical
- Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Working Conditions:
- Occasional noise, odors
Travel:
- Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Retirement benefits including an employer match
- And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! Details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board.
