Certified Hemodialysis Technician Job California Missouri USA,Nursing

Description

Scope of Work:

The Certified Hemodialysis Technician, under the direction and supervision of the Dialysis Nurse, assists with providing care and delegates activities of treatment to patients with renal failure

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Assist with clinical and operational procedures to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments

Demonstrate effective use of business supplies and efficient utilization of scheduled work hours

Obtain blood samples, centrifuge samples, and pack labs as required to complete physician orders

Provide patient education as needed under the direction of the Facility Administrator or Dialysis Nurse within scope of practice

Perform assigned duties under the supervision of the Dialysis Nurse to meet the patient care and/or operational needs of the facility and within scope of practice in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Follow policies and procedures for personal protective equipment (PPE) use

Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information (PHI)

Maintain security of medical records

Set up hemodialysis machines according to policies and procedures

Respond to visual and audio alarms on machines; troubleshoot machine alarms

Remove disposables and clean station after each treatment following policies and procedures

Be familiar with emergency equipment and participate in all emergency operational measures

Obtain pre and post treatment weight of patient per policies and procedures

Safely initiate and terminate dialysis treatments per prescription while policies and procedures, and within scope of practice as allowed by state regulations

Monitor all patients during dialysis treatments at a minimum of every 30 minutes or per policies and procedures with accurate documentation

Assist with patient entry and exit within the facility as needed

Follow policies and procedures for acid and bicarbonate preparations

Maintain Hemodialysis supplies as needed and assist in keeping supply room clean and organized

Maintain workspace and unit common areas to ensure cleanliness and organization

Conduct water testing on dialysis machines per policies and procedures. Document quality control logs throughout the day and after all treatments, as required per policies and procedures

Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Dialysis Nurse and take appropriate action

Report machine problems to the Biomedical Technician and Facility Administrator

Always handle incoming and outgoing calls professionally and courteously, promptly answer calls while identifying oneself and the location

Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-services and continuing education sessions in compliance with company policies and procedures

Participate in team concepts and promote a team environment

Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures

Follow all company policies and procedures

Comply with all applicable healthcare regulations, guidelines, and protocols

Expected to report to work on scheduled day at scheduled time, working entire shift as per attendance policy

All other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

The physical demands and working conditions described below arise from and are required in the performance of the essential functions of this direct patient-care position. An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation. National Renal Care will consider and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

For purposes of this job description:

Occasionally means up to one-third of the work shift.
Frequently means from one-third to two-thirds of the work shift.
Continuously means more than two-thirds of the work shift.

The frequency and duration of particular activities may vary based on patient census, patient condition, assigned responsibilities, shift length, emergencies, and facility operational needs.

Standing and walking:
The position requires frequent to continuous standing and walking throughout the work shift, including prolonged periods of standing while providing and monitoring patient care. The employee must regularly move among patient treatment stations, dialysis machines, medication and supply areas, weighing areas, nursing stations, and emergency equipment. Work is not primarily sedentary, and the…