Our dialysis center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Dialysis Assistant to join our team. In this role, you wil l contribute to efficient dialysis unit operations by performing stocking and custodial duties. Location: 44200 Woodward Ave., Suite 109, Pontiac MI 48341 Status: Part Time DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: St. Joseph Dialysis is an outpatient dialysis facility . The facility oversees peritoneal and home dialysis patients. Census is 98 incenter patients. The department is staffed with Nephrologists, Registered Nurses, and Dialysis Clinical Technicians. The unit has multiple support staff members including the front desk team and tech leader staff (machine maintenance) that may assist with operational duties within the clinic. Our team provides patient education as well as referrals to transplant services for sites the patient requests to be referred to. The unit is typically open Monday through Saturday 5 :00 am to 5 : 30 pm for p atien t care hours with some flexibility based on the clinic's needs. GENERAL SUMMARY: + Properly clean patient equipment and tear down machines. + Maintains storage of supplies and equipment. + Follows standard precautions and infection control policies and procedures for dialysis setting, including OSHA regulations and MSDS information sheets. + Treats patients and families with respect, dignity and compassion. + Maintains neat clean and safe work area, which includes ancillary equipment . + R esponsible for helping minimize waste in assigned unit. Understands Lean principles. + Prepares blood samples for shipment. + Assists clinical staff as needed in treatment area, ( e.g. holding needle sites, transporting, assisting with weighing, etc ). 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/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: + Requires high school diploma or GED. + Requires flexibility to work in a complex and changing environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: + Stands and walks most of the time on duty. Works rotating shifts as necessary. + Lifts and pushes patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs. Lifts and carries dialysate solution containers. May transport 55 gallon concentrate containers. + May be subject to hazardous waste and materials. Additional Information + Organization: Community Care Services + Department: St Joseph - Incenter + Shift: Day Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details 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 functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, 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.