Dialysis Technician in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Dialysis Technician

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Dialysis Unit-Inpatient

Req #: 0000241283

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.38 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

As a Hemodialysis Tech you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, perform hemodialysis procedures, order, stock supplies, disinfect/clean RO system, jugs, machines and perform environmental safety checks of the unit.

Qualifications:

• Must be certified as mandated by CMS within eighteen (18) months of their date of hire as a Dialysis Technician.
• Obtain BLS through AHA within three months of employment in this position.
• Ability to perform all competencies is required for employment in this position.
• One year of nursing assistant experience is preferred.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Evening

Essential Functions:

• Promotes and implements the concept of patient and family-centered care.
• Observes and reports to the Registered Nurse patient’s response to intervention/treatments.
• Promotes a compassionate and supportive environment.
• Records vital signs and bedside glucose testing results.
• Manages the care of the pre, intra, and post procedural patient according to hospital procedures and standards of care.
• Anticipates patient needs through frequent rounds, observation and communication.
• Collects specimens; labels accurately and ensures delivery to appropriate department.
• Recognizes and reports pertinent observations, changes in patient status, incidents and patient care activities to the professional registered nurse.
• Performs necessary steps to place R/O system on bypass and informs Nurse Manager.
• Clean hemodialysis machines and chairs/bed with a bleach solution between patient treatments.
• Recognizes and corrects problems involving dialyzer leaks or defects in arterial or venous lines.
• Sets up flow-sheet logs for water testing and equipment maintenance.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.