Dialysis Technician (CCHT)

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services - a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Job Summary
The Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) in the Dialysis Unit is responsible for direct patient care, including patient scheduling, performing and monitoring vitals, dialysis machine set up, monitoring the patient during treatment, responding to alarms, etc. The CCHT works cooperatively with patients, family members, and all patient care team members. Also responsible for performing basic water room testing and monitoring.

Roles and Responsibilities
* Provides dialysis therapy to adult hemodialysis patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
* Specific duties may include: measurement of patients' vital signs, BP, pulse, temperature, and weight; calculation of UFR; cannulation of AV fistula/gortex graft; performance of hemodialysis treatment; and setting up equipment.
* Provides direct patient care including performing patient treatment from start to finish and handling daily operations between patient and dialysis machine.
* Responsible for basic water room testing related tasks.
* Responsible for opening and closing the unit and water room.
* Responds to machine alarms according to established procedures.
* Responds to emergency situations with appropriate treatment as directed by the RN.
* Assists in the patient discharge and transfer practices, as directed by the RN, including but not limited to gathering patient belongings and transporting patient to transportation vehicle, amongst others.
* Performs dialysis required laboratory procedures and quality control, including specimen collection, performing Hemoccult testing, blood sugar testing, completion of the laboratory request form, and proper labeling of the specimen collected.
* Documents all care delivered to the patient according to established protocols.
* Participates in quality improvement activities, including voluntary unit council activities and unit work groups.
* Supports patient advocacy, patient rights and responsibilities and service standards.
* Follows established safety and emergency policies and procedures in daily practice or emergency situations including handling of equipment and supplies during emergencies.
* Attends in-service programs and uses job-related guidance assistance from supervisor.
* Completes required annual competencies.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: High School / GED
Experience: 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Required

Physical Requirements
Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.

* Competitive salaries and weekly pay
* 401(k) Company Match
* Mental Health Support Program
* Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
* Health, vision, dental & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after your start date
* First time homebuyers' program
* HSA/FSA
* And so much more!

Whether you're looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Trilogy is committed to being the best place that you've ever belonged.

Six months of training, orientation and fun!
We believe in setting our employees up for success. That's why your first six months are referred to as your "blue-badge" period - a time where you are encouraged to ask questions, ask for help when needed, and familiarize yourself with the company culture. Even when your blue badge period ends, you can rest assured that the Trilogy team will always have your back.

As one of Fortune's Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Trilogy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.