Dialysis Tech

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews patients, collects patient assessment data, measures vital signs (including manual blood pressures), such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and records information on patients  treatment records.
• Sets up patient station, including chair, supplies, and machine pre-treatment, enters data into machine.
• Takes down and cleans machines post treatment.
• Cannulates patient access, removes needles when treatment complete.
• Initiates and performs treatments, and collects lab specimens, preparation of heparin for catheter flush.
• Performs dialysis catheter care, accesses catheter, flushes and heparinizes catheter.
• Performs water, dialysate, and machine safety checks.
• Performs LAL, water, and dialysate collection for testing.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies.
• Performs vascular access monitoring, and data collection.
• Participates in dept. performance improvement, education and training, collection of lab specimens.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance;
Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
Meets commitments;
Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners;
Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other s views;
Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Generates suggestions for improving work:
Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources;
Understands fiscal responsibility;
Works within approved budget;
Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

One-year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must pass color blind testing to work in Dialysis (Ishihara test).

CNA, CMA, LPN, or a Phlebotomy certification preferred

Certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Tech required within 18 months of hire through the NNCC or BONET.

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

Passing the Driver s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of EPIC or other electronic medical record (Clarity) for dialysis charting and Mercy Learning Center.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure:
Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, talk or hear, and use hands to handle, finger, and…