can you work in dialysis as a CNA?

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i'd like to work in dialysis. i am a CNA with a little over 5 years experience in home health. any hope for me? the hemo tech program in my area is $7,500 & there are no other programs avail within an hour of driving.

thanks in advance. :) :yeah:

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I wouldn't spend the money - I would apply at Fresenius and Davita as both have training programs.

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Specializes in Home Health, Long-Term Care.

The Clinic Manager at DaVita said they look for a minimum Medical Assistant certification before CNA for their patient care techs. I'm not sure if that's company policy or if that varies facility to facility. I'm a CNA and going for my MA to increase my job chances, and Dialysis is one of the fields I'm looking at.

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Specializes in Dialysis (acute & chronic).
I wouldn't spend the money - I would apply at Fresenius and Davita as both have training programs.

I totally agree - don't waste your money. It seems that since CMS is requiring PCT's to be certified, these programs are popping up all over the United States. :mad: :twocents: :mad:

Most dialysis companies offer on the job training with their own education department.

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yea I know davita does offer training but I'd have to get hired first... :)

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Specializes in jack of all trades.

We hired/trained PCT's who had either CNA or Phlebotomy experience. I hired a few who were phlebotomist certified.

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The Clinic Manager at DaVita said they look for a minimum Medical Assistant certification before CNA for their patient care techs. I'm not sure if that's company policy or if that varies facility to facility. I'm a CNA and going for my MA to increase my job chances, and Dialysis is one of the fields I'm looking at.

I am not a RN :nurse:YET..... fresh out of school as a Medical Assistant. I should be going on extern next week, in a Nephrology clinic. Is there anyway you can tell me some of the duties i may have, I would greatly appreciate it :yeah:

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