Position: Dialysis Technician Department: Home Therapies Schedule: Part-Time, Monday through Friday Location: Missoula, Montana

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and patient-focused Dialysis Technician to join our Home Therapies team on a part-time basis.

This position works closely with the Home Therapies RN to support patients receiving home hemodialysis (HHD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD). This is a Monday through Friday position, with part-time hours based on the needs of the Home Therapies program. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and passionate about helping patients successfully manage dialysis at home.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Home Therapies Support

Assist with Home Therapies clinic operations and patient visits

Support home hemodialysis patient training and ongoing education under RN supervision

Assist with home hemodialysis treatments, including establishing vascular access, treatment setup, monitoring, and discontinuation as appropriate and within scope of practice

Prepare dialysis machines, equipment, and treatment areas

Follow infection-control and aseptic-technique requirements

Obtain and document vital signs, weights, and other treatment information

Assist with laboratory specimen collection and processing

Reinforce patient education and established treatment procedures

Identify and promptly report patient concerns or changes in condition to the RN

Documentation & Administrative Support

Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the patient medical record

Assist with ongoing review and organization of patient charts to ensure required documentation is current and complete

Maintain and organize clinical documents, treatment records, laboratory results, and other Home Therapies records

Assist with scanning, filing, faxing, and tracking patient-related documentation

Help identify missing, incomplete, or expired documentation and communicate needed follow-up to the appropriate team member

Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements when handling, transmitting, and storing protected health information

Support organization of Home Therapies forms, logs, policies, and other required program documentation

Clinic & Equipment Support

Support PD and HHD supply organization and inventory management

Clean and disinfect equipment and treatment areas according to policy

Assist with maintaining an organized and treatment-ready Home Therapies clinic

Assist the Home Therapies team with additional clinical and operational needs

Qualifications

Previous dialysis technician experience required

Hemodialysis experience within the last two years required

CCHT certification preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Current BLS certification

Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively while also functioning independently

Reliable and adaptable in a small, patient-centered dialysis program

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who enjoys developing relationships with patients and being part of a close-knit team. This role is a combination of hands-on dialysis support, patient interaction, and organization of the clinical and documentation needs of the Home Therapies program.

The right candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to take ownership of their responsibilities while working closely with the Home Therapies RN to keep patient care and program documentation organized and up to date.

This is a part-time opportunity to play an important role in a growing Home Therapies program.