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Job TitleDialysis Technician I
LocationMayfield Hts
FacilityHillcrest Hospital
DepartmentDialysis Intensive Care Unit-South Pointe Hospital
Job CodeC1701L
ShiftDays + Call
Schedule7:00am-5:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Dialysis Technician I
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic offers long-term services to meet the different needs of patients. Chronic therapies, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, are a lifeline supporting patients until kidney transplant. Dialysis Technicians provide intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) care to patients in the immediate presence/under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
A caregiver in this position works 7:00am – 5:30pm with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Clarify any prescribed dialysis care regimen for a patient when the technician believes that the regimen is inaccurate.
Consult with an appropriate licensed practitioner to clarify the prescribed dialysis care regimen.
Notify the practitioner when the technician decides not to follow the prescribed dialysis care regimen or direction.
Document that the practitioner was notified of the decision not to follow the direction or the prescribed dialysis care regimen, taking any action necessary to assure the safety of the patient.
Administer medications when delegated by a registered nurse or a licensed physician as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code).
Share responsibility with the technologist team in preparation of water, dialysate and performs other technical duties.
Communicate with the water company when problems arise and arrange for the disinfections of the water rooms.
Assist with basic equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.
Manages doping Potassium in acid concentrate jugs and refills jugs with needed dialysis solutions.
Conduct 5S zone responsibilities.
Teach and support other caregivers and personnel.
Assist with research projects.
Monitor and chart the central water system.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
Certified by the current state as a Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) and maintain current certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
One year of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience.
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Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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