Dialysis Assistant - Full Time Days - Acute Detroit

Our dialysis center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Dialysis Assistant to join our team.

Location: 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

Status: Full Time - 40 hours a week

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The I2 Acute Dialysis 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. 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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing stocking and custodial duties at an assigned dialysis unit. Responsible for assisting with implementation of Lean strategies. Reports to the Dialysis Nurse Manager and or Technical Leader of the dialysis program, or the charge nurse in his/her absence.

PRINCPLE DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:

• Properly clean patient equipment and tear down machines.

• Maintains storage of supplies and equipment.

• Follows standard precautions and infection control policies and procedures for dialysis setting, including OSHA regulations and MSDS information sheets.

• Treats patients and families with respect, dignity and compassion.

• Maintains neat clean and safe work area, which includes ancillary equipment. Responsible for helping minimize waste in assigned unit. Understands Lean principles.

• Prepares blood samples for shipment.

• Assists clinical staff as needed in treatment area, (e.g. holding needle sites, transporting, assisting with weighing, etc).

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.