Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following Satellite policies and procedures per their state Scope of Practice, safely and efficiently.

They will be the first team member to meet and greet patients on the treatment floor.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians at Satellite are compelled to make the patients feel comfortable once they enter our centers and throughout the course of their treatment.

The Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician will advocate for patients while they are at the unit, and effectively communicate with other team members any information pertinent to delivering quality care.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion.

You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose.

Lastly, you are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Relationships: You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team that is as passionate as you in making a difference in others' lives.

You will become a servant leader, bringing up your team to provide care that is unsurpassed by others in our industry.

Impact: You will set the tone that enables our patients to live a better life and address their needs holistically.

You will make a difference for our patients so that they do dialysis to live instead of living for dialysis.

Growth: You will have formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

You will become a subject-matter expert and have a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education :
High School Diploma, G.E.D.

certificate, or equivalent

Experience :
Six (6) months of active hemodialysis patient care experience as a certified hemodialysis technician
License/Certifications :
BONENT (CHT)/NNCC (CCHT)/NNCO (CCNT) certification (per state regulations) California Department of Public Health CHT certification (required only for CA locations) Current CPR certification

Qualifications

What we're looking for High school graduate or equivalent.

Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.

Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.

Must be comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.

Ability to distinguish all primary colors.

Other requirements Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency; this includes successful completion of USRC training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis within 8 weeks of hire.

CPR certification required with...