Dialysis Technician - Vernal , Full Time

Uintah Basin Healthcare current open positions•Roosevelt, UT

About The Position

The Dialysis Technician works under the supervision of an RN to provide safe, comfortable, and aseptic dialysis treatment. The technician collaborates with the clinical care team to support optimal patient outcomes, performs daily checks on the R.O. system, mixes and checks Bicarbonate conductivity before sending it to the delivery system, and handles other daily duties such as cleaning and stocking supplies. The position requires taking call. The technician maintains and operates dialysis equipment and supplies; initiates and terminates dialysis; assists nurses with monitoring patients and equipment; sets UF goals in coordination with the RN, safe-practice guidelines, and the dialysis prescription; and performs post-dialysis patient monitoring. The role also includes equipment cleaning and disinfection, patient self-care education reinforcement, accurate recordkeeping, communication with healthcare personnel, and safe treatment completion with appropriate documentation for inpatient staff. The technician attends staff meetings at least 80% of the time or reviews meeting minutes with the dialysis manager, and completes required dialysis and UBH education. Professional conduct, attendance, appropriate clothing and identification, cooperative working relationships, patient confidentiality, and compliance with organizational and UBH Human Resource policies are expected.

Requirements

BLS certification.
Excellent attendance record.
Ability to take call and respond in a timely manner after call orientation.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational and UBH policies.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hemodialysis Technician.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate dialysis equipment and supplies.
Initiate dialysis and assist nurses in monitoring patients and equipment throughout treatment.
Set UF goals in coordination with the RN, safe-practice guidelines, and the dialysis prescription.
Terminate dialysis and monitor patients after treatment.
Clean and disinfect equipment, maintain it in safe working condition, and stock the unit with supplies.
Reinforce patient education in self-care to help prevent complications between dialysis treatments.
Maintain accurate patient records and communicate relevant information to other healthcare personnel at the center.
Take call after orientation and respond in a timely manner.
Complete treatment safely and provide appropriate documentation to inpatient staff.
Attend at least 80% of staff meetings or review the minutes with the dialysis manager.
Complete all required dialysis and UBH education.
Maintain professional appearance and conduct, appropriate clothing, and wear an ID badge.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, administration, and staff, and represent the organization positively in the community.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational ethical-business-practice policies and UBH Human Resource policies.
Perform daily checks on the R.O. system and mix and check Bicarbonate conductivity before sending it to the delivery system.