Dialysis Technician - Detroit Lakes Dialysis - FT
Sanford Health
Summary
Performs the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This may include but not limited to; initiation of dialysis, monitoring patient during treatments, discontinuing treatments, proper operation of the dialysis equipment, gathering and documenting pertinent patient information, and responding to alarms.
Job description
Summary
Performs the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This may include but not limited to; initiation of dialysis, monitoring patient during treatments, discontinuing treatments, proper operation of the dialysis equipment, gathering and documenting pertinent patient information, and responding to alarms.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dialysis Technician to join our Sanford Health team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing dialysis treatments, ensuring their comfort and safety. As a dialysis technician, you will have the opportunity to build relationships and make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. You will be working in partnership with nursing staff to provide excellent care to patients in a fast paced environment.
- No experience required, supportive and thorough on the job training provided.
Key responsibilities:
- Equipment Preparation
- Access Site Inspection
- Obtaining Blood Sampling
- Treatment Adjustment under direction of nursing staff
- Monitoring equipment and patient vitals during treatment
- Treatment Initiation and Discontinuation
- Medication Administration
- Dialysis station sanitization
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.
- 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 once certification is received (within 18 months).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through the American Heart Association.
- 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.
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.