Dialysis Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Dialysis Technician to join our team at Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab. As a Dialysis Technician, you will play a critical role in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, test, and operate hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
• Obtain and document necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
• Evaluate vascular access pre-treatment and perform vascular access cannulation.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or directed.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
• Evaluate the patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the supervisor.
• Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and timely.
• Collect, label, and store lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.
• Clean dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area according to facility policy.
• Assist other healthcare members in providing patient education.
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently use supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
• Explain the dialysis procedure and operation of the hemodialysis machine to the patient before treatment to alleviate anxieties.

Requirements:

• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
• Minimum Experience: At least one (1) year of Renal Dialysis experience.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Must have the proven ability to maintain professional conduct in the care of patients.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Licensure/Certifications (Required):

• Current Dialysis Certification.
• Current State of Wisconsin CNA.
• Current BLS CPR issued by the American Heart Association.

About Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab:

Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living.