Dialysis(HD) Technician - PRN

Select Specialty Hospital - Milwaukee - West Allis • West Allis, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dialysis (HD) Technician works as part of the hemodialysis team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The technician prepares for and carries out dialysis treatments, monitors patients and equipment, documents care, and reports unusual findings or changes in patient condition to the Hemodialysis RN. Duties are performed in accordance with facility policies and procedures, training, and applicable corporate, state, and federal regulations.

The role includes setting up the Tablo device and entering the provider’s dialysis prescription; preparing the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer; assessing vascular access; obtaining and recording treatment-related vital signs, weights, and values; monitoring patients’ responses and vascular access during treatment; discontinuing treatment; and completing post-treatment care. The technician also performs water-treatment testing and surveillance, specimen collection, equipment maintenance and disinfection, infection-control procedures, and related documentation. This is a PRN position at a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience as a hemodialysis technician.
• CCHT certification.
• Certification approved by the Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS), at the state and/or national level.
• Licensure, education, and training required by state requirements.
• Meet the requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness Test.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient-care experience in a hospital setting or related facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for dialysis treatment and complete required documentation.
• Prepare the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer, and confirm required alarm tests are performed.
• Set up the Tablo device and enter the provider’s dialysis prescription.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and report unusual findings to the Hemodialysis RN.
• Perform vascular access cannulation as delegated or permitted by state law, and report difficulties or unusual findings to the Hemodialysis RN; central lines are excluded.
• Obtain and document pre-, intra-, and post-treatment vital signs, assessments, treatment values, and weights.
• Observe patients and conduct machine safety checks; report changes or unusual findings to the Hemodialysis RN.
• Monitor patients’ responses to dialysis, evaluate intradialytic problems, provide prescribed or directed interventions, and document interventions and responses.
• Monitor vascular access during treatment, including arterial and venous pressures, provide appropriate interventions, document, and report unusual findings.
• Obtain vital signs before reinfusion and perform tasks necessary to discontinue treatment.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
• Evaluate patients before termination of venous access, including standing and sitting blood pressure.
• Oversee equipment disassembly and disinfection and monitor dialysis machine maintenance.
• Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings as required.
• Evaluate patients before completing the hemodialysis session and report unusual findings to the Hemodialysis RN.
• Review and manage safety alarms according to policy.
• Test and monitor dialysis water-treatment equipment and water, including chlorine, hardness, conductivity, and cultures; complete required logs and testing.
• Follow clinical, infection-control, and on-site dialysis program policies and procedures.
• Obtain prescribed laboratory tests and prepare and label specimens for collection.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments; perform required machine testing and maintenance.
• Immediately clean blood spills using appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
• Organize and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste and maintain a clean, safe care environment.
• Communicate patients’ emotional, medical, psychosocial, and nutritional concerns to the registered nurse or Hemodialysis RN.
• Maintain a customer-service attitude toward patients, visitors, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement into full-time employment.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED