It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every
community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and
inspired to make a lasting impact.
We are seeking candidates with at least two years of Certified Clinical
Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) experience, with acute dialysis experience
preferred. However, we recognize this role as an excellent opportunity for
professional growth and welcome applicants who are eager to expand their skills
and advance their careers in dialysis care.
Department : Regional Float- Dialysis
Schedule: M-W-F 6am-1830pm, can sometimes vary.
Apply today. SSM Health –We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.
Job Summary:
Provides direct or indirect care to a varying number of patients and performs
various functions associated with hemodialysis treatments independently and
under the direction of a registered nurse.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepares patients for procedures by taking vital statistics and reviewing
dialysis orders and lab work.
* Sets up and monitors equipment for procedures both during and after.
* Notes and documents patient's condition during procedure via observation,
interview and monitoring of vital statistics; reports abnormal assessment
findings.
* Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by
an RN.
* Obtains, processes and transports blood samples and culture specimens as
ordered.
* Demonstrates proficiency in performing dialysis treatments and in cannulation
of vascular access.
* Monitors and trouble shoots dialysis machine and RO/water system.
* Participates in quality improvement activities to include collection of data
and machine maintenance.
* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
* High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum one year of Chronic and/or Acute Hemodialysis experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Constant standing and walking.
* Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral
communication.
* Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms,
malfunctioning machinery, etc.
* Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
* Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
* Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20
feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
* Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and
repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
* Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
* Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
* Occasional lifting/moving patients.
* Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
* Occasional driving.
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
* Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart
Association (AHA)
* And
* Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) - Nephrology Nursing
Certification Commission (NNCC)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3300000037 Hemodialysis
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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