About this role
SUMMARY
As a Senior Dialysis Tech, team members look to you for leadership and guidance. Your attention to detail and kind, patient focused attitude while administering dialysis is vital to sustaining the lives of our patients.
LOCATION: 370 East Ridge Road suite 10
DEPARTMENT: Dialysis
SCHEDULE: 515a-145p or 130p-10p every other saturday 2/3 winter holidays on a Sunday
ATTRIBUTES
- Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in patient care or as an EMT
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Strong customer service, computer and communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care. Set up and deliver dialysis treatment; cannulate fistula or graft; obtain blood samples and culture specimens; calculate fluid removal based on nursing assessment; respond to treatment complications under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)
- Reporting. Monitor patient’s vital signs during treatment as well as record observations and interventions in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; report patient status changes to RN when appropriate; retrieve lab results when necessary
- Site Management. Inspect and evaluate dialysis access site and report conditions to the RN
EDUCATION
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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
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DT - Dialysis Technician certification - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
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For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
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Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
- $19.00 - $25.00
CITY:
- Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
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14621
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The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
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Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.