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Community Health Systems Dialysis Technician-PRN w Rotation in VICKSBURG, Mississippi
Description
The primary purpose of the certified hemodialysis Technician is to function as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis treatment for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with Merit Health policies, procedures and training and in compliance with the regulations set forth by the corporation, state and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Supports the Merit Health mission, vision and values.
• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Preferred: A certificate of successful completion of a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
Preferred: One (1) year as a Hemodialysis Care Technician
Preferred: Acute Dialysis experience
• Required: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) - Due by close of business on the last day of the month after one (1) full month of work.
Preferred: Current hemodialysis certification with MS Board of Nursing.
Preferred: Current American Nephrology Nurses Association CCHT and or / BONET
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.