HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hemodialysis Technician functions as a part of the multi-disciplinary team providing hemodialysis treatments. The Hemodialysis Technician works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Assistant Department Manager.

Requirements

Hemodialysis Technician certification or past certification and ability to recertify within 6 months required
BCLS competency within 3 months of hire
Minimum of one year experience as a Hemodialysis Technician.
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills; oral and written skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients/families, physicians and other hospital caregivers
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position.
Self motivated and able to work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in an inpatient dialysis setting preferred
Previous college course work in a scientific field preferred

Responsibilities

Completes clerical duties as assigned.
Orders supplies and maintains inventory of specialty supplies.
Performs water checks prior to any treatments being performed and between treatments and documents. Notifies RN of any areas that do not meet criteria.
Prepares hemodialysis machines.
Administers central venous catheter and fistula/graft care using approved aseptic/sterile technique.
Cannulates patient using approved techniques or utilizes hemodialysis catheter to attach hemodialysis tubing.
Operates hemodialysis equipment using physician prescription under the direction of an RN.
Administers saline bolus as directed by the RN through the hemodialysis machine to respond to patient condition.
Initiates and terminates a dialysis treatment according to established procedures, after checking with RN responsible for pre-dialysis assessment and evaluation.
Ultra-filtrates the patient according to physician orders, under the supervision of an RN.
Monitors the patients vital signs, physiological changes during the hemodialysis treatment and charts appropriately, including progress and vital signs. Notifies RN of any changes.
Conducts blood glucose testing and reports results to RN.
Obtains ordered laboratory specimens.
Maintains skills to remain competent for operation of hemodialysis and related equipment