Hemodialysis Technician

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision, 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; works cooperatively with staff and other departments in maintaining hemodialysis standards of care; supports compliance with departmental policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality. May assist RN with annulation and removal of needles from grafts and fistulas. May initiate and discontinue hemodialysis treatments under the RN supervision in the dialysis unit only. Supports compliance with department policies and procedures; performs quality control procedures (e.g., machine and water testing, routine maintenance) on machines; and maintains confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a dialysis preparation course AND one year of patient care experience in a dialysis facility or acute dialysis setting OR two years of patient care experience in a dialysis facility or acute dialysis setting

Nice To Haves

Certification as a hemodialysis technician is preferred

Responsibilities

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
Works cooperatively with staff and other departments in maintaining hemodialysis standards of care
Supports compliance with departmental policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality
May assist RN with annulation and removal of needles from grafts and fistulas
May initiate and discontinue hemodialysis treatments under the RN supervision in the dialysis unit only
Supports compliance with department policies and procedures
Performs quality control procedures (e.g., machine and water testing, routine maintenance) on machines
Maintains confidentiality