| Daily Tasks |
Work with nurses to provide direct patient care to people undergoing hemodialysis treatment due to kidney failure. Duties include:
- Taking vital signs
- Obtaining vascular access
- Taking blood samples
- Managing equipment
- Working with patients and their families
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| Skills/Talents |
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work with a team as well as independently
- A caring attitude and respect towards people and diversity
- Honesty, personal responsibility and sound judgment
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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| Work Setting |
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Hemodialysis Unit: Patient centered care in a fast-paced, technical environment.
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| Work Hours |
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Monday through Friday with occasional weekends; hours will vary.
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| Education |
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Graduate of Mayo School of Health Sciences Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician (HPCT) Program or a similar program. High school diploma with hemodialysis experience will also be considered.
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| Qualifications |
Candidates must:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Be a certified nursing assistant or have comparable patient care experience
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| Recommended High School Classes |
- Health care sciences
- Anatomy/physiology
- Psychology
- Second language
- Computer applications
- Medical terminology
- Sociology
- Communications
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| Minnesota Median Salary |
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N/A
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