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Total Renal Care, Inc. Dialysis Technician in Galion, Ohio

865 Harding Way W,Galion,Ohio,44833-1637,United States of America DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Tech to give life in the greater Galion, Ohio area. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. If you desireto deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be - this is the place to serve. Will train in Dialysis! Schedule: MWF 4:30am - 5:00pm (hours may extend as patient census grows) After training is complete and you feel comfortable in the role, this PCT position may float to our other outpatient clinics in the region, as needed. Shift differential for travel, paid mileage Compensation increases as you complete different levels of training, and take on more responsibility! Details & Benefits Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more Paid training Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic Float to various clinics during and after your training You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday Dialysis Tech Day to Day 25%: Receives patient into treatment/exam area; weighs patient, takes temperature and blood pressure pre- and post-dialysis; documents on all dialysis flow sheets. Performs and records vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients as per DaVita policy and/or state regulations; obtains blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipment. 25%: Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor sets up and monitors dialysis machines and reverse osmosis ("RO") water system for correct functioning, responds to visual and audible alarms and makes appropriate adjustments before, during and after the dialysis treatment, performs safety checks as directed by the registered nurse. Dismantles, cleans and disinfects dialysis machines and equipment in accordance to DaVita procedures; performs appropriate end of therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment with guidance of nurse and/or preceptor. 20%: Collects patient data and reports to nurse and/or preceptor as needed related to: Monitoring and documenting status of vascular accesses Documenting patient observations and seeks guidance when levels are out of normal range for ESKD patients Reporting patient parameters to registered nurse as needed Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor initiates dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal and local regulations 20%: Reviews dialysis prescription, notes general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtains information and/or data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regimen; documents observations and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor. 5%: Performs clerical duties as needed and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor which may include: filing, lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry and maintaining patient charts. Dialysis Tech Requirements High School diploma, general education development ("GED") credential, or equivalent Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required; functional proficiency in all computer systems of DaVita within 90 days of hire required Dialysis Technician Certification by a CMS approved state certification program or a national commercially available certification program required within 18 months of hire or position change Additional state

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