Dialysis Technician

Intermountain Health•Utah Dialysis Center, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dialysis Technician performs tasks and provides patient care as delegated by a Registered Nurse consistent with practice standards. The Dialysis Technician provides competent dialysis treatment consistent with treatment prescription and observes the patient's physiologic response to treatment and reports variation to the charge RN as indicated.

Requirements

Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers prior to start date.
Caregivers in this role must obtain their Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Certification within 18 months of hire or they must vacate the role.
Current Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)) Certification or Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) Certification.
Caregivers must maintain an active Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Certification or Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) Certification to remain in this role.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers prior to start date.
Patient Care
Communication
Reading, Writing, Simple Math
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal
Computer Literacy - Intermediate
Typing
Manual Dexterity
Detail Oriented

Nice To Haves

Dialysis experience
Experience working in a regulated healthcare environment
Phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

Provides dialysis care in accordance to established policies, procedures and guidelines which includes; setting up the dialysis machine, initiating, monitoring, and terminating dialysis therapy in accordance with the provider order.
Recognizes problems, demonstrates appropriate immediate action and notifies responsible parties promptly.
Maintains a safe environment for patients and caregivers by adhering to all established Intermountain policies, procedures and guidelines.
Documents appropriately in the electronic health record.
Participates in continuous improvement activities and programs.