Patient Care Technicians - Dialysis Tech

Dialysis Technician

Job Title: Dialysis Technician

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 6:15 AM - 2:15 PM

Experience: Minimum Years of Experience required

License: Valid driver's license

Certifications: Relevant certifications required

Must-Have: Comprehensive knowledge of dialysis procedures

Description: Prepares dialysate according to established procedures and patient prescription. Obtains and documents pre-dialysis vital signs, including weight and temperature. Inspects patient dialysis access and initiates dialysis according to unit protocol and patient prescription. Measures, calculates, and adjusts blood flow rates according to established protocols and prescription. Administers anticoagulant according to unit protocols and prescription. Changes fluid removal rate and patient position and administers Normal Saline as directed by RN or unit protocol. Monitors vital signs and patient condition and documents observations appropriately. Documents patient treatment parameters and communicates patient conditions and issues to RNs. Monitors patients and equipment, responds to alarms, and readjusts treatment parameters according to established protocols. Responds appropriately to dialysis-related emergencies and initiates CPR in emergencies. Discontinues dialysis, establishes hemostasis, and inspects, cleans, and dresses access according to unit protocol. Obtains and records post-dialysis vital signs, including weight and temperature. Verifies absence of residual sterilants and prepares fluid samples for testing. Discards dialysis supplies and sanitizes equipment according to protocols. Communicates emotional, medical, psychosocial, and nutritional concerns to the RN when needed. Under the direction of a registered nurse, monitors and documents status and instructs patients on vascular accesses. Reinforces treatment care with patients and ensures they have adequate care supplies. Assists nursing staff in administering basic treatments, including hemodialysis therapy. Maintains professional conduct, communication skills, and confidentiality in patient care. Participates in the multidisciplinary process and reviews lab work and physician orders. Performs basic clinical procedures, such as changing bandages. Readies dialysis equipment before treatment and cares for it after treatment. Tests monitors and machine functions, including alarms and conductivity. Completes flow sheets in order to verify patient billing. Complies with agency policies and procedures in accordance with regulations for patient care and services. Participates in quality assurance and cost containment programs. Participates in individual and group projects as directed by management. Performs other duties as assigned.