Certified Dialysis Technician

DCH Health Care Authority•Tuscaloosa, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Dialysis Technician role involves preparing and performing dialysis treatments on patients. This includes disinfecting water systems and dialysis equipment, monitoring environmental cultures, maintaining supplies, and ensuring an orderly environment. The technician will set up and disassemble hemodialysis machines, monitor patient conditions during treatment, provide direct care, transport patients, and function as a Unit Secretary. Responsibilities also include entering charges, ordering supplies, and maintaining unit inventories. The role requires cross-training to function as a Medical/Surgical Unit Secretary and PCA during times of low census. The technician will also assist in orienting new staff regarding disinfection processes, secretarial functions, and water system maintenance. DCH Standards require adherence to performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards, as well as compliance with the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values. Essential job functions must be performed safely for patients, visitors, and employees, identifying and reducing unsafe practices and risks. Use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet is required, along with adherence to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be credentialed as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English

Nice To Haves

Cross-trains to function as Medical/Surgical Unit Secretary and PCA and is prepared to work in those roles during times of low census
Assists in orientation of new staff as it relates to disinfection processes, secretarial functions and water system maintenance

Responsibilities

Begins dialysis schedule for next day, and put in computer after completion by Charge Nurse
Disinfects hemodialysis machines and water systems as defined by AAMI and unit standards at routine and PRN schedules as necessary
Collects and monitors environmental cultures and takes the appropriate actions as needed
Maintains functional knowledge of water systems
Inventory, order and store unit supplies
Monitor supply expiration dates rotating stock as necessary to have closest expiration date used first
Clean, check and store unit equipment
Knowledge of and adherence to work-related safety standards
Start day with water system checks per policy and procedure
Set-up dialysis machines and prime tubing maintaining sterile technique
Perform water system chlorine checks every four hours
Disassembles disposables and cleans/disinfects hemodialysis machines
Initiate maintenance requests for repairs as indicated
Clean and stock treatment area regularly
Maintain supply and water rooms making sure areas are clean and organized
Answers telephone and relays messages accurately
Sends and receives faxes
Maintain accurate supply, equipment, cleaning and disinfection records
Cross-trains to function as Medical/Surgical Unit Secretary and PCA and is prepared to work in those roles during times of low census
Enters patient data in Dialysis computer system
Assists in orientation of new staff as it relates to disinfection processes, secretarial functions and water system maintenance
Attends required meetings and inservice programs, competencies, and CBTs
Assists with the care and monitoring of patients receiving hemodialysis treatments under supervision of RN
Provides direct care interventions to include, but not limited to: feeding, bathing, elimination, repositioning, comfort measures, measuring of Vital Signs, transfers to and from bed, weighing, and changing of linen
Runs errands necessary for patient care/unit functions
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned