Dialysis Tech - BSA Hospital

Join our team as aday shift, full-time, Dialysis Technician in Amarillo, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

• The Dialysis Technician is responsible for providing technical and supportive care to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.
• Under the supervision of registered nurses and nephrologists, ensures that dialysis procedures are performed safely and effectively.
• Monitors patients during treatment, maintains dialysis equipment, and ensures a clean and sterile environment in the dialysis unit.

• Sets up and primes dialysis machines according to established protocols before each treatment session.

• Evaluates vascular access pretreatment and performs vascular access cannulation.

• Administers medications such as normal saline, heparin, and lidocaine per physicians orders under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse.

• Monitors vital signs and provides emotional support during treatment.

• Monitors patients’ vital signs, observes for any signs of complications, and adjusts dialysis machine settings as necessary under the direction of healthcare professionals.

• Performs routine maintenance of dialysis machines, ensures proper functioning of equipment, and promptly reports any malfunctions or issues.

• Adheres to infection control protocols, maintains a clean and organized dialysis unit, and follows safety procedures to minimize risks to patients and staff.

• Records accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatment parameters, and any interventions performed during dialysis sessions.

Job Requirements:

• High School (or GED equivalent) diploma.

• At least one year of experience in dialysis setting.

• Certification as a Dialysis Technician- CHT- Certified Hemodialysis Technician.

• Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Completion of a dialysis technician training program.