Clinical Dialysis Tech I

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Cumberland, MD

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About The Position

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Full-Time Dialysis Tech to join their team. This position involves working under the supervision of a dialysis professional nurse, preparing and maintaining dialysis equipment, and providing patient care during dialysis treatments. The role requires adherence to UPMC policies and procedures, and includes responsibilities such as initiating and discontinuing dialysis treatments, monitoring patients, and assisting with medical procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous hospital or medical training (LPN, EMT, medical assistant, nursing assistant, etc.) required.
• Previous clinical dialysis technician experience preferred.
• Successful completion of the UPMC clinical dialysis technician training program is required.
• Dialysis Technician certification required.
• Maryland CNA-DT, Certified Nursing Assistant Dialysis Tech, license required through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Within 18 months of the CNA-DT issue date, must obtain the National Dialysis Tech Certification.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Follow all recommended precaution and isolation procedures.
• Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints.
• Apply monitor leads and place patient on monitor.
• Place patient on prescribed oxygen therapy and obtain pulse oximeter reading.
• Follow unit protocol regarding the set-up of the portable reverse osmosis unit.
• Set up hemodialysis machines and prime dialyzer and blood tubing.
• Initiate and discontinue hemodialysis treatments per established procedure.
• Monitor the patient and equipment during the hemodialysis procedure, respond to machine alarms, and problem-solve as necessary.
• Obtain blood work from AV fistulas, AV grafts, and double lumen dialysis catheters.
• Perform machine breakdown, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Set up peritoneal dialysis machine and prime tubing.
• May initiate and discontinue peritoneal dialysis treatments per established procedure after completion of peritoneal dialysis training.
• Monitor the patient and equipment during the peritoneal dialysis procedure, respond to machine alarms, and problem-solve as necessary.
• May perform daily peritoneal dialysis exit site care, sterile peritoneal dialysis tubing changes, and obtain fluid samples after completion of peritoneal training.
• May assist with line insertions and other select procedures as needed.
• Follow procedures for standard precautions and hazardous substances.
• Perform unit testing/monitoring of equipment and record results.
• Perform routine safety and maintenance procedures on water treatment systems to maintain water quality according to AMMI standards.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, pull equipment from service, inform the bioengineering technician, and facilitate repairs.
• Perform work in a timely and productive manner.
• Maintain ample stock of supplies within patient care areas/unit.
• Assist in maintaining unit cleanliness and order.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED