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Hemodialysis Technician
Roanoke, VA

JOB SUMMARY
Full time Hemodialysis Tech position at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - Inpatient Dialysis. Evening shift schedule - Primarily 3-11 pm.  Primary job duties include: 

•    Demonstrates ability to work with any patient or staff, regardless of race, gender, disease process, lifestyle, religious or cultural beliefs, or treatment.

•    Develops and assimilates theoretical and technical knowledge with observations, assessment, and communication skills to detect dialysis and non-dialysis related problems.

•    Assist RN staffs to transport/set-up machines, start ROs (ICUs & home unit)
•    Assist with set up and tear down HD machines for RN staffs Switches out HD machines in use with idle machines to assure all are disinfected at least once every 72 hours.
•    Assist with patient transport as necessary
•    Performs monthly environmental testing for chemical contaminants,  colony count and endotoxin in dialysis water and dialysis fluids, ships specimens to lab, documents and reports results to Unit Director. Take appropriate action when results are out of range.
•    Performs audits on log forms for all water treatment and hemodialysis equipment.
•    Attends and participates in quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) meetings.
•    Restock bedside acute carts daily.
•    Checks expiration dates on all lab specimen tubes and reagents used in the Dialysis Unit monthly.
•    Performs disinfection and cleaning on all dialysis equipment.
•    Store dialysis equipment, leave patient area neat and clean.

Make the most of your clinical skills at an organization that has earned numerous awards for clinical excellence. Based in Roanoke, VA, our community-based health care organization encompasses a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services.

Play an important role with a regional leader that inspires better health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Realize the advantages of advancing your career with an organization where you can expect supportive leadership, state-of-the-art technological resources, inter-professional teamwork, and innovative learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).

EXPERIENCE: 3 years required but less than 5 years (at least 3 years Dialysis experience preferred with completion of basic and advanced Dialysis Clinical Skills Lists).

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: Required to pass all written exams including initial exams provided during initial orientation and annual exams with a score of 80%. Demonstrate competency through written and skills test on an annual basis. Attend continuing education classes related to end stage renal disease and obtain a minimum of at least 5 hours annually. Nationally recognized nephrology certification preferred.

LIFE SUPPORT: Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Exposed to potentially hazardous/infectious materials, observing and complying with the safety regulations/requirements of the hospital and governmental agencies. Requires lifting.

OUR VALUES
Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

Requisition Number: 109456 
Employment Status: Full time 
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 
Shift: Day/Evening/Night 
Shift Details: Day/Evening/Night shift, Primarily 3p-11p
Recruiter: MELISSA W FERGUSON 
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An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

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