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Unit: Taylor Dialysis ( CA/CC & HHD)

Taylor Home Dialysis is a unit attached to an outpatient dialysis facility .  The facility oversees peritoneal and home dialysis patients. Census is 6PD and 2 HHD patients.

Staffed with full-time Nephrologists.  In addition, we have 1 part-time Home Nurse and a travel pool home dialysis technician. In addition, the unit has multiple support staff members that are shared with the outpatient clinic including front desk team and tech leader staff ( machine maintenance) that may assist with operational duties within the clinic.

We case manage pts who are monitored by connected health platforms for Baxter, NxStage and Tablo systems. Patients are trained to perform dialysis treatments at home within the clinic. PD training takes 7-10 days and HHD training takes 4-6 weeks. The home team schedules monthly clinic visits for all home patients with the interdisciplinary team and lab draws for PD patients. Our team provides pt education as well as referrals to transplant services for sites the pt requests to be referred to.

The unit is typically open Monday through Friday 8am to 430pm for pt care hours with some flexibility based on the needs of the clinic. Home Nurses are scheduled to take daily after hour on-call including weekends. The home clinic is closed most weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the clinic ( training or clinical need for a patient ).

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR CERTIFIED DIALYSIS CLINICAL TECHNICIANS

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Dialysis Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care and a passion for helping individuals with kidney disease. As a Clinical Dialysis Technician, you will play a vital role in providing dialysis treatments and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

This position is full time. The working schedule is (4) 10 hour shifts per week (share hours) . There is a weekend and holiday rotation (share weekend/holiday rotation) .

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Perform dialysis treatments according to prescribed protocols and physician orders.

• Monitor patients during dialysis treatment, assessing vital signs and responding to any changes in condition.

• Set up and operate dialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues as needed.

• Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the physician.

• Educate patients and their families about dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including documenting treatment activities and patient progress.

• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards in the dialysis unit.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.

  High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a dialysis technician training program preferred.

• As a condition of continued employment, certification as a dialysis technician must be obtained (and maintained) within designated timeline of 18 months, in accordance with federal regulation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services

• Department: Taylor Incenter Dialysis

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.