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Dialysis Technician

Good Samaritan Society, Bismarck, ND, United States


Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America's heartland.

Facility:

7th Thayer Dial Trnplt
Location:

Bismarck, ND
Address:

209 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift:

12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule:

Full time
Weekly Hours:

36.00
Salary Range:

$19.00 - $26.50

Department Details

12 Hour shifts, rotating Saturdays, closed on Sundays

0400-2030 operating hours

Great Team work

Job Summary
Performs the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This may include, but is not limited to:

Initiation of dialysis

Monitoring patients during treatments

Discontinuing treatments

Proper operation of the dialysis equipment

Gathering and documenting pertinent patient information

Responding to alarms

Knowledge of and employing appropriate age‑related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients of all age groups

Ability to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations

Preparing dialysis equipment for patient treatment according to the dialysis prescription, including safety tests and setting alarm limits according to policy

Inspecting the access site and performing cannulation of the dialysis access to initiate the treatment

Obtaining blood samples via the dialysis lines or access site

Adjusting blood flow rates and fluid removal rates according to policy

Monitoring and documenting dialysis treatment parameters and vital signs, and making adjustments to treatment parameters under the direction of the licensed nurse

Initiating and discontinuing dialysis treatments

Responding to dialysis‑related emergencies, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under the direction of the licensed nurse

Administering the medication considered part of the hemodialysis treatment, including Heparin, local anesthetic via intradermal route, and Normal Saline

Applying dialysis infection control practices, including use of personal protective equipment, disinfection of equipment and supplies, dialysis station sanitization, and isolation precautions

Demonstrating proficiency in computerized charting and related software applications

Knowledge of water system components, testing, and appropriate actions if monitoring parameters are out of defined limits

Participating in the orientation and education of dialysis technicians

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED is required.

One‑year experience in a health care environment is preferred; dialysis experience preferred.

Knowledge of various equipment/supplies and its general use, medical terminology, and computer skills preferred.

Must possess or obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), or other approved certifying agency within 18 months of hire.

If working in North Dakota (ND) must be on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry through the Board of Nursing at the time employment begins.

If working in South Dakota (SD) must register as Unlicensed Dialysis Technician through the SD Board of Nursing within 18 months of certification.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department‑specific competencies and certifications.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required from the American Heart.

Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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