Dialysis Clinical Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the supervision of nursing staff, the Dialysis Technician is responsible for monitoring and providing direct care to patients undergoing hemodialysis.
• This role involves continuous patient observation, effective communication with the care team, and active participation in an interdisciplinary environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients during dialysis and communicate updates to appropriate team members.
• Provide direct patient care under nursing supervision.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Reinforce patient education and care instructions.
• Document patient care, observations, and incidents (e.g., flow sheets, AMA forms, incident reports).
• Coordinate with internal departments and external service providers.
• Follow unit-specific operational procedures (e.g., schedules, breaks, call-ins).
• Maintain professionalism, hygiene, and proper attire (ID badge, lab coat, etc.).
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Carry out physician orders within Product of role.
• Adhere to infection control policies (e.g., hand hygiene, PPE usage).
• Assist in minimizing waste within the unit.
• Support dialysis therapy adjustments within Product of practice.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform technical tasks such as cannulation, machine setup, and disinfection.
• Perform blood draws and other assigned clinical tasks.
• Serve as a patient resource and support problem-solving for care-related concerns.

Clinical Duties (Under Medical Director Delegation & Nursing Supervision):

• Administer normal saline via extracorporeal system.
• Administer 2% xylocaine intradermally (if ordered).
• Administer anticoagulants (heparin/saline) as prescribed.
• Instill anticoagulants into catheter ports post-dialysis per physician orders.
• Ensure catheter fill volumes are accurate per policy.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Associate’s Degree in Science (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of clinical dialysis technician experience (required).
• Previous travel experience (preferred).

Certifications:

• Dialysis Clinical Technician Certification (required).
• Must be obtained within 18 months of hire (if not already certified).
• Certification must be maintained per federal regulations.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Lifting and transporting patients and equipment.
• Handling dialysate containers.
• Exposure to hazardous materials.
• Frequent bending and stretching.
• Use of computers and medical equipment.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Ability to hear and respond to audible alarms.

Additional Expectations:

• Maintain compliance with infection control and HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Apply process improvement principles in daily work.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Accept feedback professionally and demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Support organizational mission, vision, and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule Notes:

5×8 Shifts Available:

• 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
• 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM ( priority shift).

3×12 Shift:

• 4:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Weekend Requirement:

• 3 Saturday shifts per 6-week period.
• Clinic closed on Sundays.

On-Call: 

• Not required (may be required in acute settings).