Hemodialysis Technician

Hemodialysis Technician

Under direct to indirect supervision of department administrator and/or hemodialysis nurse; prepares dialysis and Reverse Osmosis equipment before each hemodialysis session; cleans and sterilizes machines per protocol after each dialysis session; delivers equipment and supplies to patient room as scheduled; assists nurse with set up and break down of equipment in patient room before and after hemodialysis; performs quality control procedures (e.g., machine and water testing, routine maintenance) on machines; performs supply inventory, ordering and restocking; participates in Quality Monitoring, Continuous Quality Improvements and other service-projects; cleans and maintains work area to be safe and clutter free; works cooperatively with staff and other departments in maintaining hemodialysis standards of care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares dialysis and Reverse Osmosis (RO) equipment before each hemodialysis session; cleans and sterilizes machines per protocol after each dialysis session.
• Transports/delivers dialysis and RO machines and supplies (e.g., disposable tubing, filters, syringes, solutions) to patient room as scheduled; assists nurse with set up and break down of equipment in patient room before and after hemodialysis.
• Performs quality control procedures (e.g., machine and water testing, routine maintenance, and trouble shooting and repair) on dialysis and RO machines; records and reports water test results and other issues/problems to supervisor or dialysis nurse in timely manner; assures equipment is maintained and available for use at all times.
• Performs supply inventory; orders and restocks same; participates in economical utilization of supplies; cleans and maintains work area to be safe and clutter free for patients and staff.
• Participates in Quality Monitoring (QM), Continuous Quality Improvements (CQI) and other service-projects as appropriate; May participate in committees for improvement of care.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Six (6) months hemodialysis technician experience.

Education:

• High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.
• Certificate of completion of Hemodialysis Technician Course.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of hemodialysis procedures/techniques using hemodialysis and Reverse Osmosis equipment.
• Working knowledge of universal precautions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, quality management, results orientation, and teamwork.
• Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
• Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Training/giving and receiving instructions.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in electronic mail and word processing PC applications.