Hemodialysis Tech

Position: Hemodialysis Tech - FT
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* Job Description:

** Certified Hemodialysis Technician The Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) supports the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered hemodialysis services at Bay Area Hospital. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner, the CHDT assists with the preparation, initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments within the technician’s authorized scope of practice.
The CHDT works collaboratively with the Dialysis RN and interdisciplinary care team to monitor and communicate patient information, maintain dialysis equipment and treatment areas, perform required equipment and water-quality testing, and support the safe and effective operation of Bay Area Hospital’s dialysis program.
** EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
** Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.
** PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* · Provides dialysis-related patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner and within the scope permitted by Oregon law, Hospital policy, demonstrated competency, and assigned responsibilities.
· Prepares patients and dialysis equipment for treatment in accordance with established policies, procedures, infection prevention standards, and manufacturer requirements.
· Obtains and records pre-treatment and post-treatment patient information, including weight, vital signs, patient complaints, and other assigned clinical data, and promptly communicates findings and changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
· Performs venipuncture for dialysis access within authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
· Connects and disconnects dialysis access and assists with initiation and discontinuation of dialysis treatment within authorized scope of practice and Hospital policy.
· Initiates or discontinues dialysis treatment via central lines when permitted by Oregon law, Hospital policy, and demonstrated competency.
· Obtains and administers intradermal lidocaine, heparin bolus, normal saline bolus, and oxygen when permitted by Oregon law and in accordance with applicable orders, protocols, Hospital policy, and demonstrated competency.
· Monitors patients throughout dialysis treatment and promptly reports changes in vital signs, symptoms, vascular access, treatment parameters, or patient condition to the supervising Registered Nurse.
· Monitors dialysis equipment during treatment and immediately reports alarms, equipment concerns, treatment interruptions, or results outside established parameters to the Registered Nurse.
· Assists the Dialysis RN in responding to patient complications and emergency situations within established training, competency, and scope of practice.
· Performs appropriate dialysis machine setup, testing, operation, cleaning, disinfection, and preparation for subsequent treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Hospital policy.
· Performs assigned dialysis water treatment system monitoring and testing, including applicable chlorine/chloramine, hardness, conductivity, and other required safety testing in accordance with established procedures and demonstrated competency.
· Documents water-quality and equipment testing results accurately and immediately reports results outside established parameters.
· Maintains dialysis equipment, supplies, and treatment areas in a clean,…