HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

Hemodialysis Technician

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose

The Hemodialysis Technician functions as a part of the multi-disciplinary team providing hemodialysis treatments. The Hemodialysis Technician works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Assistant Department Manager.

Essential Duties

• Completes clerical duties as assigned.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory of specialty supplies.
• Performs water checks prior to any treatments being performed and between treatments and documents. Notifies RN of any areas that do not meet criteria.
• Prepares hemodialysis machines.
• Administers central venous catheter and fistula/graft care using approved aseptic/sterile technique.
• Cannulates patient using approved techniques or utilizes hemodialysis catheter to attach hemodialysis tubing.
• Operates hemodialysis equipment using physician prescription under the direction of an RN.
• Administers saline bolus as directed by the RN through the hemodialysis machine to respond to patient condition.
• Initiates and terminates a dialysis treatment according to established procedures, after checking with RN responsible for pre-dialysis assessment and evaluation.
• Ultra-filtrates the patient according to physician orders, under the supervision of an RN.
• Monitors the patients vital signs, physiological changes during the hemodialysis treatment and charts appropriately, including progress and vital signs. Notifies RN of any changes.
• Conducts blood glucose testing and reports results to RN.
• Obtains ordered laboratory specimens.
• Maintains skills to remain competent for operation of hemodialysis and related equipment

Job Requirements

General Requirements

* Hemodialysis Technician certification or past certification and ability to recertify within 6 months required BCLS competency within 3 months of hire

Work Experience

* Minimum of one year experience as a Hemodialysis Technician. * Experience in an inpatient dialysis setting preferred

Education

* High School Diploma or GED * Previous college course work in a scientific field preferred

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

* Demonstrates good interpersonal skills; oral and written skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients/families, physicians and other hospital caregivers Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. Self motivated and able to work independently

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.