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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Tacoma, Washington

About this job

CHI Franciscan Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits. We are a family of hospitals, health care services, and medical providers delivering compassionate care to people throughout the South Puget Sound. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country.

Our mission is to deliver high quality care that meets our patients' medical needs while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. We believe this three-part approach --- physical, emotional, and spiritual --- is essential to healing the whole person. Come join our team!

Job Summary:

Performs hemodialysis patient care treatment activities as delegated by the physician, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Incumbents are also accountable for 1) monitoring the water purification system, 2) assisting with the maintenance of hemodialysis equipment and 3) identifying and participating in performance improvement activities.

Essential Duties:

Prepares for routine hemodialysis patient care treatment activities in accordance with Nephrology Services standards of care.

Delivers hemodialysis patient care treatment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Documents patient care treatment in accordance with established procedures.

Assists with preparation checks and maintenance of all hemodialysis, water purification, and ancillary equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

Adheres to and exhibits our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma (or GED equivalent) required.

A minimum of one year of post-secondary education in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, mathematics, concepts of asepsis, and microbiology preferred that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

Six months of recent work experience in hemodialysis or other patient care function in a medical setting. License/Certification:

If classified as Hemodialysis Tech: Certification with Washington State as a Medical Assistant -- Hemodialysis In addition, current certification required within eighteen months of date of hire into the position by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Tech (CCHT), or by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) or by the National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO) as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician.

If classified as a Hemodialysis Tech-Cert: Certification with Washington State as a Certification with Washington State as a Medical Assistant -- Hemodialysis. Current certification required by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Tech (CCHT), or by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) or by the National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO) as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician.

Current Healthcare BLS Certification required.

Consistent with our Core Values, Catholic Health Initiatives employers are EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

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