Hemodialysis Technician LTE

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The is currently recruiting to fill a Limited Term Hemodialysis Technician position. This position is primarily based out of Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County) but may also report to Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County).

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the dialysis care provided to patients in the Dodge/Fox Lake Correctional Hemodialysis Unit. Primary duties include providing direct patient care to patients in the Hemodialysis Unit and performing other technical tasks to assist with the functioning of the dialysis unit, while under the direct supervision of a Nurse Clinician.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 06-13 with a starting pay of $22.86/hour .

Anticipated Shift is mornings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Job Details

LTEs are immediately eligible for the Workers Compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security programs. Once an LTE qualifies for enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), they will become eligible for health, life, wage, dental and vision insurance coverage. Upon eligibility for WRS enrollment, a benefit packet will be sent as notification to the LTE in order to provide insurance details and enrollment information.

Eligibility criteria can be found in Chapter 3 of the .

LTEs are not eligible to receive the following benefits: seniority, vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, performance awards, military leave, or time off with pay for jury duty, voting or military pre-induction physical examination.

For the governing procedures on Limited Term Employment see .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

For more in-depth information to answer questions regarding permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the .

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience performing hemodialysis.

Certification is preferred, but not required.