Hemodialysis Technician-PD

Overview If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time. Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award. Job Details Responsibilities include: Delivers direct care to patients and maintains a safe and comfortable environment. Assists RNs and MDs with indirect care and procedures . Proficient in performing water cultures and cleaning/disinfecting dialysis machines Monitors and orders supplies as indicated. Interacts with all members of the interdisciplinary team. Performs approved procedures proficiently. Proficient in priming and setting up dialysis machines. Proficient with performing glucose finger sticks. Performs necessary tasks proficiently in an emergency. Uses proper hand washing and contact isolation technique with dialysis patients. Proficient in troubleshooting dialysis and R/O machines. Qualifications: High School diploma/GED or equivalent required; Completion of an approved Hemodialysis Tech training program required Hemodialysis Tech Certification required. Experience in a patient care setting is preferred; excellent verbal and written communication skills. BLS certification through the American Heart Association required Salary Range USD $26.22 - USD $29.45 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace