Dialysis Technician / Dialysis-PRN

Dialysis Tech Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment for the dialysis treatment process
• Performs the proper sanitizing and cleaning of the equipment and surrounding area prior to and at the conclusion of the procedure
• Maintains PAR levels for all dialysis related supplies
• Maintains/obtains appropriate biomedical/mechanical supplies for biomedical team upon request
• Stocks, inventories, and reorders supplies
• Maintains appropriate documentation for equipment repair/maintenance activity per applicable policies and/or procedures
• Ensures proper documentation for water standards
• Ensures proper documentation maintained for QAPI and CMS standards
• Assists with input of QAPI scorecard metrics
• Assists with clinical duties to deliver safe patient care under the delegation of an RN or the direction of a LPN.
• Provides basic, age appropriate care to patients and collects data such as patient vital signs, weight and head circumference specific to area of assignment
• Prepares patients for examination by performing routine patient screenings
• Communicates completion of tasks, and significant abnormalities or clinical changes
• Documents are accurate, per clinic standard, and completed in real time
• Assists providers with exams when necessary
• Facilitates registration and utilization of the health portal with patients and families
• Performs other specialty tasks/procedures specific to area of assignment
• Communicates in a compassionate manner and uses medical terminology appropriately
• Complies with performance improvement practices
• Facilitates patient flow in clinic by monitoring patient volumes throughout the clinic day
• Uses good time management and creative thinking when clinic is busy; ensuring patients are informed of any delays
• Offers resources to patients and families, such as toys, coloring, etc., while in the exam room
• Safeguards exam rooms by ensuring they are clean and ready for the next patient, using the proper disinfectant between patients
• Maintains supplies in exam rooms and re-stocks items as needed

Administrative Duties

• Schedules and monitors patient appointments
• Performs general office duties based on department needs
• Demonstrates professional telephone and interpersonal communication techniques
• Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation
• Schedules procedures/diagnostic testing as delegated by RN

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree AA Degree in electronics /biomedical technology, or equivalent

Preferred Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Dialysis Technician or biomedical experience in dialysis

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Skill in typing and usage of computer
• Good time management and creative thinking skills to enhance the customer experience
• Knowledge of basic office equipment including a multi-line phone system
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
• Required and Current and valid Dialysis Technician certification
• Required and Obtain and maintain Water Quality Association (WQA)
• Preferred or Water Treatment Specialists (WTS)

About Us

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.