Hemodialysis Technician

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, sets-up and operates dialysis machine.

• Sets-up and operates kidney dialysis machine, under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Verifies the machines’ conductivity with an external conductivity meter and checks dialysate PH and temperature.
• Checks water treatment system’s total chlorine and records results on the log. Reports readings of >0.1 ppm to the Registered Nurse.
• Logs water hardness as per policy.
• Monitors patient’s vital signs and dialysis machine readings during dialysis and reports abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse.
• Adheres to infection control policies.
• Mixes bicarbonate dialysis and places the system in DI bypass if the R/O is in a fault condition. Records resistivity meter readings.
• Assists RN in providing nursing care to patients.
• Draws and prepares blood specimens for transport to laboratory or shipment to transplant center.
• Uses dialysis clinical information system to document patient’s treatment on hemodialysis flow sheet. Keeps hard copy records as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Hemodialysis Technician certification from an accredited school/agency (i.e. BONET, NNCC, etc), required.
• Minimum of one (1) year directly related experience, required.
• BCLS certification, required.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).