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DIALYSIS / PHERESIS TECHNICIAN (PER DIEM, ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFTS)
DIALYSIS / PHERESIS TECHNICIAN (PER DIEM, ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFTS)
Req #: 238204
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE DIALYSIS/PHERESIS
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $29.41 - $42.12 per hour
Other Compensation:
Union Position: Yes
Shift: Alternate Work Shift
The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - KIDNEY DIALYSIS/PHERESIS DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a DIALYSIS/PHERESIS TECHNICIAN.
WORK SCHEDULE
• Per Diem
• Rotating/Variable Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Provide front-line dialysis and pheresis services
• Prepare, assemble, operate, and monitor equipment used for dialysis and pheresis treatments
• Prepare dialysis solutions and concentrates
• Participate in quality control on dialysis equipment
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assemble, prepare, prime, and preset dialysis and pheresis equipment and materials in the dialysis lab and at patient bedside according to nephrology orders
• Maintain current knowledge of operation procedures and maintenance of new equipment
• Reprocess and disinfect hemodialysis equipment per policy and procedure
• Aseptically dispense dialysis solution to include calculating, measuring pre-weight of dry chemicals, and verifying through chemical analysis for accuracy
• Make changes in dialysis composition by compounding any additions
• In coordination with RN, perform bedside plasmapheresis treatment
• Participate in on-call coverage rotation for urgent dialysis set-ups outside laboratory business hours
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
An Associate's Degree with emphasis in chemistry, biology, or medical sciences AND two years of experience in a medical laboratory to include one year in a dialysis/pheresis laboratory at the level of Dialysis/Pheresis Technician Trainee OR equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .
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