Dialysis Technician

Description

As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of activities to support and assist in provision of direct patient care in a dialysis setting in accordance with established program policies, standards, procedures and compliance with local, Tribal, state and federal regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine pre-dialysis patient data including, but not limited to: vital signs, weight, general condition and special problems
• Prepares dialyzer and delivery system for use as prescribed
• Monitors equipment to ensure proper operations; notifies appropriate healthcare professional of equipment problems
• Makes safety checks on equipment; initiates and terminates hemodialysis treatment
• Consults with Registered Nurse regarding patient care; executes nursing care plan as directed and supervised
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors and treatment reactions to appropriate healthcare professional
• As supervised by healthcare professional, administers hemodialysis medications to patients in accordance with physician orders
• Assists obtain lab work and tests as ordered by physician; assists prepare monthly lag tubes for patients
• Maintains current all records of medication and related health care provided in accordance with all applicable regulations, licensing requirements and standards
• Assists patient to and from dialysis station; may transports patient to and from other clinical areas for procedures
• Monitors patients during treatment by taking vitals; notifies appropriate healthcare professional of potential problems
• Performs visual inventory of stock items; re-orders standard items to provide for availability of supplies for optimum efficient unit operations
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment
• Participates in a variety of in-services and unit meetings to maintain understanding of care plan changes
• Refers problems beyond standards of practice to Registered Nurse as appropriate
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor.

Requirements

• One year of patient care experience in a dialysis center preferred
• Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent, required
• Graduation of an approved program as a Dialysis Patient Care Technician with certification, required
• Current CPR and BLS certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.