Certified Hemodialysis Technician CHT
About The Position
The Certified Hemodialysis Technician, under the direction and supervision of the Dialysis Nurse, assists with providing care and delegates activities of treatment to patients with renal failure. This role involves assisting with clinical and operational procedures to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments, demonstrating effective use of supplies and staff labor hours. The technician will obtain blood samples, centrifuge samples, and pack labs as required. They will also provide patient education as needed under the direction of the Facility Administrator or Dialysis Nurse within their scope of practice. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Dialysis Nurse to meet patient care and operational needs, adhering to company policies, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Must have a valid CHT/CCHT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Certification must be maintained as current and in good standing
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification required upon hire and must be maintained without lapse throughout employment.
- Confirmation of ability to differentiate primary colors
- Working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate in writing as well as verbally
- Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all NRC clinical applications required within 30 days of hire
- Must successfully complete training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 30 days of hire
- Successful completion of clinical skills checklist within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter
Responsibilities
- Assist with clinical and operational procedures to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments
- Demonstrates effective use of supplies and staff labor hours
- Obtain blood samples, centrifuge samples, and pack labs as required to complete physician orders
- Provide patient education as needed under the direction of the Facility Administrator or Dialysis Nurse within scope of practice
- Perform assigned duties under the supervision of the Dialysis Nurse to meet the patient care and/or operational needs of the facility and within scope of practice in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- Follow policies and procedures for personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- Setup hemodialysis machines according to policies and procedures
- Respond to visual and audio alarms on machines; troubleshoot machine alarms
- Remove disposables and clean station after each treatment following policies and procedures
- Be familiar with emergency equipment and participate in all emergency operational measures
- Obtain pre and post treatment weight of patient per policies and procedures
- Safely initiate and terminate dialysis treatments per prescription while policies and procedures, and within scope of practice as allowed by state regulations
- Monitor all patients during dialysis treatments at a minimum of every 30-minutes or per policies and procedures with accurate documentation
- Follow polices and procedures for acid and bicarbonate preparations
- Maintain Hemodialysis supplies as needed and assist in keeping supply room clean and organized
- Conduct water testing on dialysis machines per policies and procedures. Document quality control logs throughout the day and after all treatments, as required per policies and procedures
- Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Dialysis Nurse and take appropriate action
- Report machine problems to the Biomedical Technician and Facility Administrator
- Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-services and continuing education sessions in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Participate in team concepts and promote a team environment
- Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Expected to report to work on scheduled day at scheduled time, working entire shift as per attendance policy
- All other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
