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Dialysis Technician II

Cleveland, OH, US


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Location: Cleveland, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,

Professional Area: Nursing Patient Support

Department: 2430 Kidney Medicine-Medical Specialty Institute

Job Code: C18037

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Rotating Shifts

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic earned the No. 1 hospital ranking in Ohio, the No. 4 hospital ranking in the country, and was ranked nationally in 13 specialties, according to the U.S. News & World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute serves patients in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease, conducts innovative research in all aspects of urology, and provides high-quality patient care. 

A caregiver in this PRN position works rotating shifts of 6:00AM – 6:30PM and 6:00PM – 6:30AM

A caregiver who excels in this role:  

  • Performs and supports Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) procedures on acutely ill patients.

  • Performs and supports Continuous Renal Replacement therapies (CVVH,CVVHD, CVVHDF, SCUF and ECMO) in the ICUs and O.R's by preparing dialysis solutions, setting up machines and attaching the treatment to the patient for 24 hour continuous therapy and serving as a 24 hour resource for the ICU nurses for any alarms or questions regarding the patient's therapy.

  • Performs technical support responsibilities that include preparing, transferring and packaging dialysis mixtures and baths (acid and bicarb).

  • Assists with basic equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.

  • Draws bio samples of equipment and systems.

  • Cleans and disinfects equipment, reusable jugs, and systems.

  • Receives and stocks delivered supplies.

  • Responsible for doping Potassium in acid concentrate jugs.

  • Refills jugs with needed dialysis solutions.

  • Makes packaging and delivers CRRT dialysate bags.

  • Conducts 5S zone responsibilities.

  • Teaches and supports other employees and personnel.

  • Assists with research projects as needed.

  • Monitors and charts the central water system.

  • Assists with clinical research projects.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • Must be certified by the current State as a Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) and maintain current certification.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required.

  • Must have a minimum of three years of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience.

  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

  • Must be able to read instructions and communicate in verbal and written form.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Prior experience in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is preferred.

  • At least 1 year working in a hospital setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

  • Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

  • Good manual dexterity sufficient to perform dialysis procedures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

 

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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