$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR CERTIFIED DIALYSIS CLINICAL TECHNICIANS

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Dialysis Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong d esire to work in patient care and a passion for helping individuals with kidney disease. As a Clinical Dialysis Technician, you will play a vital role in providing dialysis treatments and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

Status: Contingent

Shift Details: ex: (4) 10 Hour Shifts 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, Every third weekend, Holiday Rotation

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Acute Float Dialysis team specializes in providing renal replacement therapy and comprehensive care for hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD) exacerbations, and other conditions requiring dialysis during their hospital stay.

The acute float covers our 4 main sites Henry Ford Detroit, Henry Ford Wyandotte, Henry Ford Macomb, and Henry Ford West Bloomfield and 2 contracted sites.

Our team offers targeted management for patients with acute or chronic renal conditions by addressing fluid overload, electrolyte imbalances, and toxin removal when kidney function is impaired. We provide temporary and emergency dialysis therapy to stabilize patients and support their seamless transition to long-term outpatient care when needed.

The department delivers a full spectrum of dialysis care, including:

• Hemodialysis (HD): Administered in patient rooms or in hospital unit.

• Emergency Dialysis: Offered for acute conditions such as hyperkalemia, acidosis, or toxin removal.

  The acute dialysis team consists of:

• Nephrologists: Leading care plans, prescribing dialysis parameters, and managing associated conditions.

• Dialysis Nurses and Dialysis Technicians: Experts in operating dialysis machines, managing vascular access, and monitoring patient outcomes. Responsible for setting up and maintaining dialysis equipment.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration : We work in partnership with ICU, nephrology, surgery, cardiology, and infectious disease teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

  Our department employs advanced technology, including:

• Fresenius Blue Star Dialysis Machines: For in-room treatments and ICU settings.

• Portable MarCor 300H Water Purification Systems: for in room treatments.

  The Acute float Department is dedicated to delivering exceptional care with a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

  GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Perform dialysis treatments according to prescribed protocols and physician orders.

• Monitor patients during dialysis treatment, assessing vital signs and responding to any changes in condition.

• Set up and operate dialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues as needed.

• Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the physician.

• Educate patients and their families about dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including documenting treatment activities and patient progress.

• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards in the dialysis unit.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma or equivalent required .

• C ompletion of a dialysis technician training program preferred.

• Certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician ( CCHT) required within 18 - months of employment

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services

• Department: Acute Team Pool

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.