Dialysis Tech 2 - Certified - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dialysis Technician 2 – Certified functions as a resource to non-certified Dialysis Technicians and other teammates in all aspects and duties on the Dialysis unit. This role is responsible for performing routine cleaning and disinfection of dialysis equipment, monitoring patients during treatment under the direction of a Registered Nurse, maintaining and updating patient records, and maintaining supply inventories. The Dialysis Technician 2 will participate in precepting new teammates and assist with clerical duties on the unit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination.
Successful completion of a dialysis technician training program.
Clinical work experience in Dialysis.
Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required at time of hire and must be maintained.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
Skill in maintaining patient care record.
Ability to file and maintain patient records, files and reports.
Ability to report changes in the patient’s condition to the professional nurse.
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Ability to use office equipment, such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals and printers.
Skill in English grammar and spelling.
Neat, legible handwriting.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous secretarial experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Aware of AAMI, DHEC, CDC, and DOQI guidelines for dialysis equipment and infection control.
Cleaning, disinfecting, and monitoring of dialysis equipment.
System setup and take down of dialysis machines for treatments, setup of required supplies for the treatment day, inclusive of setting up procedure room for temporary dialysis catheter placement.
Clerical duties for the unit: charges and charts. Ordering supplies: familiar with standard and non-standard orders.
Monitor water treatment system, perform weekly and as needed chemical disinfection of the dialysis machine, followed by documentation in departmental disinfection log, and changing of dialysis machine filter per instruction for use. Perform daily calibration of pHoenix meter.
Under the direction of a RN performs venipuncture of an AVG/AVF and transcribing treatment data to electronic medical record. Under the direction of a RN, may initiate and/or terminate dialysis treatments for those patients having an AVG/AVF.
Function as a resource to non-certified technicians and other teammates. Participates in precepting new teammates to the unit.
Identifies performance improvement initiative(s) on the unit and complete at least one PI Project within the rating period.
Acknowledges customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrates enthusiastic friendly approach.
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.