Hemodialysis Technician - VARIED SHIFT - Inpatient Nurse - MICU 1

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Enola
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: 12 hr
Recruiter Contact: Kathryn Rush at krush2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, responsible to provide assistance in hemodialysis therapy for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease and to provide technical support for equipment. Responsibilities also include providing basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) months job related experience required.
• Must obtain Hemodialysis Technician certification under a State certification program, or a national commercially available certification program, within 18 months of employment, according to the certification requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services End Stage Renal Disease Conditions for Coverage.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Hemodialysis experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical background (i.e. EMT, CNA) preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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