What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE - OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS position at Aspirus Health?
Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.
These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
We are seeking a HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN in Wausau, WI at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in our busy Dialysis department.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the patient care team and is responsible for assisting with providing patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse. This person works side-by-side with an RN to set-up dialysis machines, cannulate, start, monitor, and end dialysis.
Hours: Full Time or 0.8 FTE, 64 hours every 2 weeks. Day/PM shifts and rotating every other Saturday. 8/10/12 hour shifts. The department opens at 5am, closes at 7pm.
Experience/Qualifications
- Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Tech) certification or obtained within 18 months of hire. This includes continuing education credits/CEUs needed to maintain applicable certification.
- Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of principles of aseptic techniques.
Beneficial, not required:
- Completion of a nursing assistant course.
- Graduation from an accredited program for Health Unit Coordinators, or training/education to meet job requirements.
- One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting.
Possesses knowledge and ability to:
- Implement emergency, fire, and disaster protocols.
- Implement safe and effective infection control procedures in accordance with the unit’s policies and procedures.
- Utilize the occurrence reporting system in accordance with guidelines set forth by the unit.
Employee Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- PTO accrual from day one!
- Generous retirement plan with match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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Credentials:
Essential:
* CERTIFIED CLINICAL HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
* CPR or BLS
