Dialysis Technician
Janesville, Wisconsin
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

Dialysis Technician (Contract)

Location: Janesville, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Dialysis Technicians to provide specialized direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include initiating and discontinuing dialysis treatments, monitoring patients during treatments, maintaining dialysis equipment, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dialysis equipment in coordination with the Biomedical Team.
• Perform daily and intermittent water room checks and monthly water room disinfection as required.
• Record equipment status, repairs, and regulatory documentation.
• Interview patients and collect assessment data including vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight).
• Set up patient stations and dialysis machines pre-treatment; clean and take down machines post-treatment.
• Cannulate patient access and remove needles after treatment completion.
• Initiate and perform dialysis treatments; collect lab specimens.
• Perform dialysis catheter care including access, flushing, and heparinization.
• Conduct water, dialysate, and machine safety checks; collect samples for testing.
• Inventory and order medical supplies.
• Monitor vascular access and collect related data.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement, education, and training activities.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (NNCC or BONET certification).
• Minimum of 1 year of Dialysis Technician experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification.