Dialysis Assistant – Nephrology Program
Employment Status: Permanent Part-time
Hours of Work: 8 & 12 hour shifts, 7 days/week
Location: Humber River Health, Church Site
Labour Group: NOWU
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Transition Care Unit, Home Dialysis Program & Haemodialysis (Church)
Hourly Rate: $28.097- $29.740

Responsibilities

Preparing supplies create access bundles, prepare patient charts, setting up and priming dialysis machines for treatment.

Stripping bloodlines and dialyzers from machines using BSP standards. Cleaning/disinfecting dialysis machines internally and externally between treatments.

Cleaning stretchers, chairs, tables between patient treatments as required. Moving appropriate equipment in and out of unit depending on patient requirements.

Transporting and setting up dialysis equipment for acute treatments in various areas of hospital.

Transporting patients as required. Assisting patients to appropriate station; assisting nursing staff with patient transfers.

Delivering and picking up specimens from the Lab as required.

Communicates and follows up with home dialysis patients regarding supplies.

Responsible for recording, organizing, and preparing home dialysis supplies.

Will communicate with vendors (Baxter, Fresenius, Nxstage) and assist and coordinate the ordering of home dialysis supplies.

Must have knowledge of all types of dialysis machines, including the reverse osmosis system, and be able to perform the set-up, chemical cleaning, and sterilization steps.

Will monitor, track, and manage medical supplies inventory in the units and clinics.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent required.

Two (2) years recent experience in Dialysis required.





Completion of a Dialysis Assistant course an asset.

Must have demonstrated ability to read and understand basic medical terminology, concepts of sterility and aseptic technique.

Must have demonstrated ability to assemble equipment for a specific task or function.

Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow basic technical concepts as they relate to complex electronic and hydraulic system operations. Ability to understand and problem solve issues related to medical equipment and its secure use in the Hemodialysis Unit.

Must have basis knowledge of infection control principles. Must have demonstrated organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Must be physically able to perform duties requiring heavy exertion (lifting, pushing, pulling).

Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time.

Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

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📌 Dialysis Assistant Church (Ontario)
🏢 Humber River Health
📍 Ontario