Henry Ford Health System
Dialysis Clinical Tech Float Pool - 40 Hours/Week Day Shift
Henry Ford Health System, Franklin, Michigan, United States, 48025
$2,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Dialysis Technician
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under supervision of nursing staff, is responsible for the assessment and direct care of patients on hemodialysis.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Administer normal saline solution via the extracorporeal system.
+ Administer per initiation of hemodialysis procedure 2% xylocaine subcutaneously.
+ Administer via the extracorporeal system and/or via the cannulated access site the anticoagulant heparin in the dose prescribed by the physician and monitored by the nursing staff.
CLINICAL TECHNICIAN POOL GUIDELINES:
+ Responsible to the Nurse Manager of each assigned unit when working as a member of the multidisciplinary team caring for the hemodialysis patients.
+ Scheduling assignments, disciplinary action and evaluations are performed by the program manager with input from the Head Nurse and/or Manager of the unit.
+ Assignments will vary as to unit and length of stay depending on program needs.
+ Each technician to the extent possible will be assigned to a unit for a minimum of two (2) weeks and a maximum not to exceed six (6) consecutive weeks.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
+ High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
+ Nursing Assistant (NA), Medical Assistant (MA), or other healthcare experience preferred.
+ Must successfully complete the Greenfield Health Systems dialysis training program, as a condition of continued employment.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
+ As a condition of continued employment, certification as a dialysis technician must be obtained (and maintained) within designated timeline of 18 months, in accordance with federal regulation.
Additional Information
+ Organization: Community Care Services
+ Department: Dialysis Tech Pool
+ Shift: Day Job
+ Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at
henryford.com/careers
.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under supervision of nursing staff, is responsible for the assessment and direct care of patients on hemodialysis.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Administer normal saline solution via the extracorporeal system.
+ Administer per initiation of hemodialysis procedure 2% xylocaine subcutaneously.
+ Administer via the extracorporeal system and/or via the cannulated access site the anticoagulant heparin in the dose prescribed by the physician and monitored by the nursing staff.
CLINICAL TECHNICIAN POOL GUIDELINES:
+ Responsible to the Nurse Manager of each assigned unit when working as a member of the multidisciplinary team caring for the hemodialysis patients.
+ Scheduling assignments, disciplinary action and evaluations are performed by the program manager with input from the Head Nurse and/or Manager of the unit.
+ Assignments will vary as to unit and length of stay depending on program needs.
+ Each technician to the extent possible will be assigned to a unit for a minimum of two (2) weeks and a maximum not to exceed six (6) consecutive weeks.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
+ High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
+ Nursing Assistant (NA), Medical Assistant (MA), or other healthcare experience preferred.
+ Must successfully complete the Greenfield Health Systems dialysis training program, as a condition of continued employment.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
+ As a condition of continued employment, certification as a dialysis technician must be obtained (and maintained) within designated timeline of 18 months, in accordance with federal regulation.
Additional Information
+ Organization: Community Care Services
+ Department: Dialysis Tech Pool
+ Shift: Day Job
+ Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at
henryford.com/careers
.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.