Dialysis Technician

Responsibilities

• Initiates, monitors patient throughout treatment and terminates hemodialysis treatments.
• Ensures patient safety through recognition and appropriate response to emergency situations. Notifies RN immediately.
• Performs and documents ongoing care of the Dialysis patient.
• Participates in established patient care plans and ongoing educational needs.
• Participates in patient and/or family conferences and serves as patient advocate.
• Aids in data collection and monitoring for P.I.
• Serves as a patient advocate and ensures cultural practices are addressed and supported.
• Maintains a clean environment and adheres to infection control practices in the Dialysis unit.
• Acts as a preceptor to all new dialysis technicians.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• EXPERIENCE: Prefer a minimum of 1 yr hospital or dialysis experience.
• EDUCATION: Minimum - High School diploma.
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: BLS certification, must obtain National Dialysis Technician certification with 18 months of hire.
• OTHER: Has successfully completed hospital basic clinical patient care technician program and probationary period as a hemodialysis machine technician. Demonstrates excellence in customer relations and interaction with patients with respect to therapeutic milieu, contributing to maintaining an environment that supports patient care.