Dialysis Assistant Church
About The Position
Humber River Health is seeking a Dialysis Assistant to join their Nephrology Program. As North America's first fully digital hospital, Humber River Health is dedicated to changing healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. They serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, with a focus on Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital. This role is crucial in their journey towards high reliability care, utilizing a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care and reduce inefficiencies.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two (2) years recent experience in Dialysis required.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand basic medical terminology, concepts of sterility and aseptic technique.
- Demonstrated ability to assemble equipment for a specific task or function.
- Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow basic technical concepts as they relate to complex electronic and hydraulic system operations.
- Ability to understand and problem-solve issues related to medical equipment and its safe use in the Hemodialysis Unit.
- Basis knowledge of infection control principles.
- Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be physically able to perform duties requiring heavy exertion (lifting, pushing, pulling).
- Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
- Excellent attendance and discipline-free record required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Dialysis Assistant course an asset.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.
- Lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Responsibilities
- Preparing supplies, creating access bundles, preparing patient charts, and setting up and priming dialysis machines for treatment.
- Stripping bloodlines and dialyzers from machines using BSP standards.
- Cleaning and disinfecting dialysis machines internally and externally between treatments.
- Cleaning stretchers, chairs, and tables between patient treatments as required.
- Moving appropriate equipment in and out of the unit depending on patient requirements.
- Transporting and setting up dialysis equipment for acute treatments in various areas of the hospital.
- Transporting patients as required.
- Assisting patients to the appropriate station and assisting nursing staff with patient transfers.
- Delivering and picking up specimens from the Lab as required.
- Communicating and following up with home dialysis patients regarding supplies.
- Recording, organizing, and preparing home dialysis supplies.
- Communicating with vendors (Baxter, Fresenius, Nxstage) and assisting and coordinating the ordering of home dialysis supplies.
- Performing set-up, chemical cleaning, and sterilization steps for all types of dialysis machines, including the reverse osmosis system.
- Monitoring, tracking, and managing medical supplies inventory in the units and clinics.
Benefits
- Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement support
- Research and academic collaboration opportunities
- Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace
- Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process and employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
