Hemodialysis Technician

Kaiser Permanente • Honolulu, HI

116d

About The Position

Under direct to indirect supervision of department administrator and/or hemodialysis nurse; prepares dialysis and Reverse Osmosis equipment before each hemodialysis session; cleans and sterilizes machines per protocol after each dialysis session; delivers equipment and supplies to patient room as scheduled; assists nurse with set up and break down of equipment in patient room before and after hemodialysis; performs quality control procedures (e.g., machine and water testing, routine maintenance) on machines; performs supply inventory, ordering and restocking; participates in Quality Monitoring, Continuous Quality Improvements and other service-projects; cleans and maintains work area to be safe and clutter free; works cooperatively with staff and other departments in maintaining hemodialysis standards of care.

Requirements

• Six (6) months hemodialysis technician experience.
• High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certificate of completion of Hemodialysis Technician Course.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in electronic mail and word processing PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares dialysis and Reverse Osmosis (RO) equipment before each hemodialysis session.
• Cleans and sterilizes machines per protocol after each dialysis session.
• Transports/delivers dialysis and RO machines and supplies to patient room as scheduled.
• Assists nurse with set up and break down of equipment in patient room before and after hemodialysis.
• Performs quality control procedures on dialysis and RO machines.
• Records and reports water test results and other issues/problems to supervisor or dialysis nurse in timely manner.
• Assures equipment is maintained and available for use at all times.
• Performs supply inventory; orders and restocks supplies.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies.
• Cleans and maintains work area to be safe and clutter free for patients and staff.
• Participates in Quality Monitoring (QM), Continuous Quality Improvements (CQI) and other service-projects as appropriate.
• May participate in committees for improvement of care.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED