Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Winona, Minnesota
Winona Community Memorial Hospital

Dialysis Tech Position - Winona, Minnesota

Job Details

• Specialty: Dialysis Tech
• Location: Winona, Minnesota
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Department: Dialysis
• Facility Size: 8 chairs
• Shifts: 2 shifts per day, 3 days per week (M/W/F or Tu/Th/Sat)
• Patients: Approximately 16 patients per day, 32 patients per week
• Staffing Ratios:

  • Weekdays: 1 NP, 1 RN, 2 Techs (1:4 ratio), 1 CNA
  • Weekends: 2 RNs, 1 Tech (1:4 ratio), 1 CNA

Required Certifications & Experience

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) via NNCC
• Minimum 3 years of dialysis tech experience
• No first-time travelers accepted

Patient Population

• Outpatient only
• Primarily ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) patients on dialysis

Job Duties

• Prepare and maintain dialysis machines
• Prepare patients for treatment (weighing, vital signs, access site prep)
• Insert and remove needles for vascular access
• Monitor patients during dialysis and report changes to RN
• Clean and maintain equipment following infection control guidelines
• Educate patients on basic dialysis information
• Does not administer medications or create care plans

CNA Duties (if applicable)

• Greet and check in patients
• Escort patients to treatment areas and assist with rooming
• Obtain and document initial vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, weight)
• Record patient health history and update EMR
• Assist with pre- and post-dialysis care under RN supervision
• Monitor patients for discomfort or complications and report to RN

Technology

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Cerner

Scheduling & Shifts

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each
• Staggered start times between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM
• Typically 1 rotating day off per week
• Department hours: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Friday & Saturday)
• Holiday requirement: Open all holidays except Christmas; may be asked to work holiday rotation approximately every 3rd holiday

Additional Information

• No call or standby requirement
• No floating requirement
• Dress code: Any color scrubs, ankles must be covered; lab coats provided
• Orientation: 3 shifts with a preceptor

This position is suitable for experienced dialysis technicians seeking a stable outpatient role with consistent scheduling and a supportive team environment.