Hemodialysis Tech or LPN

Gundersen Health System
tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Tomah
Nov 09, 2024
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 30 Gundersen Health System is seeking a Hemodialysis Tech or LPN for our Tomah Dialysis Unit. Great opportunity to work day shifts with limited weekends! What you will do: 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) 10 or 12-hour shifts between 4:30am-5:00pm Every other holiday Primarily in Tomah, but will provide coverage to additional units in La Crosse, Onalaska, Viroqua, and Prairie du Chein Prepare the dialysis machine, collect and document patient treatment data, initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments, and provide excellent patient care. What you need: High School Diploma or equivalency 6 months of patient care experience Certification within 18 months (on the job training) OR LPN WI licensure Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (CPR) What you will get: Gundersen's generous compensation and benefit package, including our top-rated retirement plan Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career Tuition Reimbursement for students pursuing further education Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it's more than our practice. It is who we are. Job Description: The Certified Hemodialysis Technician performs vascular access on a daily basis under the direct supervision of an RN. The technician prepares and programs the dialysis machine, collects and documents patient treatment data, initiates and discontinues dialysis treatments, and obtains lab specimens. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs vascular access under supervision of RN. 2. Follows RN direction for patient target loss. 3. Monitors and reports changes in vital signs to RN. 4. Performs programming of heparin dose as directed. 5. Confers with RN/LPN related to patient needs. 6. Prepares renal catheters under aseptic technique and completes dressing changes. 7. Continuously observes patient during dialysis. 8. Collects patient data and enters it into the renal documentation system. 9. Transports patients to and from the dialysis station. 10. Obtains and records pre- and post dialysis weights. 11. Practices meticulous infection control precautions including good hand washing, the use of PPE and proper use and disposal of sharps. 12. Sets up, takes down and cleans the dialysis machine. Selects and sets up the correct dialyzer. 13. Sets up simple oxygen equipment under the direction of the RN. 14. Travels to Renal Satellite units to cover, as needed. 15. Checks and maintains the water system pre-treatment and as needed. Performs routine system sanitization procedures. 16. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. 17. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients. 18. Ensures patient safety. 19. Performs other job-related duties as assigned/delegated. Education and Learning: REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency DESIRED Post High School education in a specialized field: Graduate of Renal Dialysis Technician program Work Experience: REQUIRED 6 months patient care related experience. This may include clinical experience in a dialysis technician training program or in a Certified Nursing Assistant training program. DESIRED 6 months Experience working as a Dialysis Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant. License and Certifications: REQUIRED Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) within 18 months of hire date (on-the-job training available) Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. DESIRED CNA certification/Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) Age Specific Population Served: Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older) OSHA Category: Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Conditions: Exposed to infectious diseases. Subject to hazards. Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position: Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25 Lifting - Waist to Overhead Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25 Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25 If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267 We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer