Clinical Technician, Dialysis

• Location: Dearborn
• Duration: 13 weeks
  Schedule: 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts (4:00 AM2:30 PM or 9:00 AM7:30 PM)
• Workdays: MondaySaturday (3 Saturdays every 6 weeks)
• Hours: 40 per week
• Requirements:
  • Minimum 1 year experience
  • BLS & CCHT certification
  • Ability to perform dialysis independently (RN supervised)
  • Pass medication calculation and dialysis exams during orientation
  • Panel interview via MS Teams (3060 minutes)

General Summary:
Under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct care and monitoring of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Communicates patient status to appropriate team members and works as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients during dialysis and report changes promptly
• Provide direct patient care under nursing supervision
• Respond to emergencies as needed
• Reinforce patient education
• Document care and observations (e.g., flow sheets, incident reports)
• Follow unit-specific operational procedures (e.g., schedules, breaks)
• Maintain respectful, professional interactions with patients and families
• Communicate with internal departments and external agencies
• Follow infection control policies and safety procedures
• Assist in minimizing waste within the unit
• Support dialysis treatment adjustments within Product of practice
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Perform technical tasks (e.g., cannulation, machine setup, disinfection)
• Carry out physician orders within role limits
• Assist with blood draws and dialysis-related procedures

Under Medical Director delegation and nursing supervision:

• Administer normal saline via extracorporeal system
• Administer 2% xylocaine (if ordered) at initiation of dialysis
• Administer prescribed anticoagulants (e.g., heparin, saline)
• Instill anticoagulants into catheter ports post-treatment as ordered
• Participate in on-call duties if required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High School Diploma (required); Associates Degree in Science (preferred)
• Dialysis experience preferred
• Dialysis Technician Certification required (within 18 months if newly hired)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Customer service focus (communication, respect, accountability, empathy)
• Self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn
• Respectful of diversity and inclusive practices
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and solve problems effectively

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Lifting/moving patients and equipment
• Exposure to medical waste and hazardous materials
• Frequent bending and stretching
• Computer use required
• Must pass color vision test and respond to alarms

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with safety regulations
• Follow infection prevention protocols strictly
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork
• Contribute to a safe, clean, and compliant work environment