Dialysis Technician II

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

9/1/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

540022

Job Title:

Dialysis Technician II

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

In addition to performing direct patient care duties, the Dialysis Technician II performs advanced clinical and/or advanced technical duties and serves as a clinical and technical resource. The incumbent works with nursing leadership in the training, orientation and precepting of new Dialysis Tech staff. Other responsibilities include quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) for all technical support functions and a critical leadership role to ensure compliance with AAMI standards, CDC, CMS and TJC guidelines and l regulations. This role also trains staff and conducts audits for infection control. Advanced technical duties include sanitization of the bicarb system and RO system and monthly water cultures according to AAMI guidelines and CMS regulations. The incumbent is accountable for maintaining effective and efficient policies and procedures for inventory control of supplies and all technical support equipment, systems, services, and documentation required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Under the supervision of Dialysis RN, initiates, monitors, records patient data and terminates hemodialysis treatments.

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Expert in cannulation of vascular access (grafts and fistula).

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Performs various physical audits and reports in compliance with TJC, ANSI/AMI and CMS dialysis guidelines.

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Monitors and tests the water treatment system according to unit policy.

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Monitors and tests water treatment system for water hardness, chlorine, and system pressures with each patient care shift and documents parameters accordingly. Notifies appropriate vendor personnel when parameters are outside of standard range.

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Completes the machine, RO, and Water Room logs.

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Routine daily maintenance and sanitization of the dialysis machines.

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Responds to various dialysis machine alarms, either clinical or machine related.

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Considered the first line of trouble shooting and assists employees with technical support for the equipment.

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Troubleshoots and performs initial diagnostics to the dialysis machine.

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Trained to step in when Dialysis Support Service Tech is not available.

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Works with management team to help to carry out competency trainings for yearly staff requirements.

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Works as a mentor and/or preceptor for new employees.

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May contribute to peer reviews for performance evaluations of other staff.

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. Performs dialysis required laboratory procedures and quality control which include blood glucose monitor quality control and patient testing, collecting ordered laboratory specimens, and proper labeling of the specimen collected.

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Supports patient advocacy, patient rights and responsibilities and service standards.

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Assists with interventions for patients with behavioral health challenges.

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Promotes a unit-based, multi-disciplinary quality improvement program that incorporates patient care standards and meets CMS and TJC regulations.

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Performs inventory checks/expired supply audits, orders supplies, tracks receipts, faxes packing/delivery slips to fiscal.

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Develops, maintains, monitors, and performs all relevant technical quality indicators and standards, including appropriate sanitization and QC of fluid systems.

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In conjunction with leadership, performs QA audits to ensure compliance with CMS and TJC regulations and AAMI standards including calibration of equipment as required.

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Works with outside consultants and contractors as needed to ensure appropriate maintenance and other services are performed on schedule.

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Performs and/or schedules systems and equipment sanitizing as required per AAMI guidelines and CMS and TJC regulations.

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Prepares dialysis acids and bicarbonates concentrates as prescribed.

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Follows established safety and emergency policies and procedures in daily practice or emergency situations including handling of equipment and supplies during emergencies.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

No minimum education.

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

3 years

of experience performing as a Certified Dialysis Technician

Required

CMS recognized Dialysis Technician certification through NNCC, BONENT, or NNCO (e.g., CCHT, CCHT A, CHT)

Upon Hire

Required

BLS/CPR Certification

Upon Hire

Required

Additional advanced dialysis certification (CCHT- A)

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Ability to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner.

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Ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with a variety of staff members in a positive manner.

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Expert in fluid control equipment and technical support systems used in small and large dialysis clinic settings.

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Knowledgeable of AAMI standards and CMS technical regulations for ESRD.

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Experience with dialysis related technical QA and QC policies and procedures.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Knowledge of Standard Precaution techniques and ability to incorporate Standard Precaution techniques while providing patient care.

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Ability to understand the use of patient care equipment and supplies and the principles of infection control.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.