Hemodialysis Technician

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

15d

About The Position

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
assists RN with annulation and removal of needles from grafts and fistulas
initiates 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