Hemodialysis Technician

CareWell Health • East Orange, NJ

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About The Position

Performs assigned patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Provides skilled technical services for renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. The technician supports safe and effective treatment, follows licensed caregivers’ direction when treatment varies from normal parameters or a patient’s condition becomes unstable, and monitors patients and equipment throughout dialysis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) from the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission, or as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology, or as a Clinical Nephrology Technologist (CCNT) from the National Nephrology Certification Organization.
• BLS certification.
• At least three years of experience as a Dialysis Technician.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends and provide additional coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines for patients with kidney failure, including attaching the dialyzer and tubing, mixing dialysate, and priming the dialyzer.
• Transport patients to the dialysis room and position them at the hemodialysis machine.
• Measure and record patients’ predialysis and postdialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Explain the dialysis procedure and machine operation to patients before treatment.
• Clean the access area, including a fistula, graft, or catheter site, using antiseptic solution.
• Connect the hemodialysis machine to the patient’s access to begin blood circulation through the dialyzer.
• Check equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity, and temperature, for compliance with safety standards.
• Start the blood flow pump at the prescribed rate and monitor venous and arterial pressures against established limits.
• Calculate the fluid removal or replacement required during dialysis.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
• Respond to licensed caregivers’ directions when treatment parameters vary or a patient becomes unstable.
• May fabricate parts such as cannulas, tubing, catheters, connectors, and fittings.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and disability insurance
• Whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED