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Skilled and Professional Services


Department of Health and Mental Hygiene


Dialysis Services Technician II

TITLE:    DIALYSIS SERVICES TECHNICIAN II  (4239)

LIMITATION: LIMITED TO APPLICANTS AVAILABLE TO WORK IN AREA 70 (SALISBURY, MD) OR AREA 10  (HAGERSTOWN, MD)

SALARY:   $30,200 - $46,49047,420 (Grade 11)  (Effective July 1, 2008)

CLOSING DATE:  OPEN & CONTINUOUS

DESCRIPTION: A Dialysis Services Technician II is the full performance level of work in the preparation, operation and maintenance of the specialized equipment used in kidney dialysis. Employees in this classification don not have supervisory responsibility but may assist in training lower-level technicians. Employees receive general supervision from a Dialysis Services Chief or a health care professional. Employees are required to observe infection control precautions in order to prevent contamination and the spread of disease. The work may require the lifting of patients and heavy equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalence certificate.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience as a dialysis services technician including the preparation, operation and maintenance of kidney dialysis equipment.

NOTE: Applicants may substitute possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the biological or physical sciences for one year of the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS & CERTITIFICATIONS:

1. Candidates for positions in the class must possess a current certificate as a CNA-Dialysis Technician from the MD State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Ave, Balto. MD 21215 Or successfully complete a Board approved training program as a CNA- Dialysis Tech training program and receive certification as a CNA- Dialysis Tech from the Board within 90 days of hire prior to performing delegated nursing tasks. An appointee failing to complete this requirement will not be retained in the position.
 
2. Persons appointed to positions in this class may be required to successfully complete and   maintain current certification of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CLASSIFICATION:

1. Applicants may be given a medical examination prior to their appointment to determine their ability to perform the work of the position.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code Of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09. “Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs”.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling:
(410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay service 1-800-735-2258.

APPLY TO: DHMH, Office of Human Resources’ Recruitment & Selection Div, P.O. Box 22330, Baltimore, MD  21203-4330 Submit Maryland State Application - Form MS 100  - PLEASE NOTE:  Most of our recruitments are an evaluation and rating of an applicant's training and education submitted on the MS-100 and therefore, may not require a written test. 

For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018. Internet address: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/testingserv/index.html  rev. 3/05
 (Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year; Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.)

 

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