Job Description

This technical position provides patient care and support to the adult hemodialysis patients according to established protocol. It is expected that this position maintain clinical expertise within our unique patient population. This position will need to work collaboratively with other health care team members.

• Initiate, monitor and terminate outpatient hemodialysis treatments.
• Completion of all required documentation.
• Accurately prepare dialysis machine according to dialysis prescription. Disinfection of dialysis equipment.
• Assist in stocking of the dialysis unit.
• Mixing of acid and bicarbonate solutions.
• Possesses knowledge of water treatment systems and troubleshoots alarm conditions.
• Responsible for collecting, spinning and packaging lab specimens.
• Communicates with appropriate nurse, physician, or PA as patient condition warrants.
• Maintain and protect patient confidentiality.
• Effectively interact with peers, patients, family and interdisciplinary team members.
• Successful completion of Hemodialysis training with satisfactory performance.
• Identifies conflict and seeks opportunities to promote resolution.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 12 months of hemodialysis experience required.
• BONENT or CCHT certification required.
• Demonstrated effective communication and problem solving skills.
• BCLS certification.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced 1-4 staff patient ratio as evidenced by performance reviews and reference checks.

Physical Attributes -

• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs to perform transfer of medical supplies and patients as necessary.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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