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**Job Description:** The Dialysis Technician performs tasks and provides patient care as delegated by a Registered Nurse consistent with practice standards. The Dialysis Technician provides competent dialysis treatment consistent with treatment prescription and observes the patient's physiologic response to treatment and reports variation to the charge RN as indicated. **Posting Specifics** + **Pay Range:** $19.87 - $28.31/hour (Uncertified) (depending on experience). $21.88 - $33.77/hour (Certified) (depending on experience) + **Benefits Eligible:** Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits) + **Shift Details:** Full time, 36 hours/week. 3x12 hour shifts/week. Start times vary (4:55 a.m. or 9:45 a.m.) + **Additional Details:** No set schedule. Self-schedule requests happen every 8 weeks. Call requirements including evenings and weekends + **Department:** Dialysis - Utah Dialysis Center (Salt Lake City, Utah) **_Candidates who are uncertified or certified will be considered for this position._** **Essential Functions** + Provides dialysis care in accordance to established policies, procedures and guidelines which includes; setting up the dialysis machine, initiating, monitoring, and terminating dialysis therapy in accordance with the provider order. + Recognizes problems, demonstrates appropriate immediate action and notifies responsible parties promptly. + Maintains a safe environment for patients and caregivers by adhering to all established Intermountain policies, procedures and guidelines. + Documents appropriately in the electronic health record. + Participates in continuous improvement activities and programs. **Skills** + Patient Care + Communication + Reading, Writing, Simple Math + Critical Thinking + Interpersonal + Computer Literacy - Intermediate + Typing + Manual Dexterity + Detail Oriented **Qualifications - Required (Uncertified)** + Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers prior to start date. + Caregivers in this role must obtain their Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Certification within 18 months of hire or they must vacate the role. **Qualifications - Required (Certified)** + Current Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)) Certification. Caregivers must maintain an active Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Certification to remain in this role. + Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers prior to start date. **Qualifications - Preferred** + Dialysis experience + Experience working in a regulated healthcare environment + Phlebotomy experience **Physical Requirements:** **Physical Requirements** + Ability to evaluate and interpret color coded test results on test strips. + Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies + Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. + Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. + Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. + Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). + May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. + For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles **Location:** Utah Dialysis Center **Work City:** Salt Lake City **Work State:** Utah **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.87 - $28.31 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here ( . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.

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