Hemodialysis Technician

Kaiser Permanente•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Job Summary: Department Administrator. May also report to: Charge RN or Team RN. Essential Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Equipment/Supply Care: Set up and monitor dialysis machines and Reverse Osmosis system. Prepare dialysate according to policy & procedure. Assist in the maintenance of dialysis equipment. Clean and sterilize equipment using hospital-approved disinfectant. Monitor operation of equipment for leaks, restrict flow, and pump failures. Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures. Keep all equipment clean and operative. Trouble shoots and performs minor equipment repair. Perform quality control and safety checks of equipment and instruments and record findings. Perform chemical testing and analyzing and record findings. Document findings and report any malfunctioning equipment timely and appropriately. Operates other equipment or machine such as glucometers, ph meter and various test strips for water quality testing. Clean and sterilize equipment using hospital-approved disinfectant. Performs QC of machine and document findings. Stock, distribute and maintain supplies for hemodialysis patients. Inventory, order and restock all supplies and equipment as required in unit. Clean and restock work area. Quality Assurance Know and comply with Infection Control policy and safety program Administrative and other: Maintain current licensure and certifications. Attend conferences, huddles, meeting and in-service training programs. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanents Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures. Know facility emergency plans and act appropriately in an emergency Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position.

Requirements

One year recent experience as a Hemodialysis Technician required.
High school diploma or equivalency required
Hemodialysis Technician Certificate (California)
Basic Life Support
Completed a hemodialysis training program that is approved by the medical director and governing body, under the direction of a registered nurse, focused on the operation of kidney dialysis equipment and machines, and communication and interpersonal skills. The training program must include the following subjects: Principles of dialysis. Water treatment and dialysate preparation. Infection control. Safety Dialyzer reprocessing, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Set up and monitor dialysis machines and Reverse Osmosis system
Prepare dialysate according to policy & procedure
Assist in the maintenance of dialysis equipment
Clean and sterilize equipment using hospital-approved disinfectant
Monitor operation of equipment for leaks, restrict flow, and pump failures
Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures
Keep all equipment clean and operative
Trouble shoots and performs minor equipment repair
Perform quality control and safety checks of equipment and instruments and record findings
Perform chemical testing and analyzing and record findings
Document findings and report any malfunctioning equipment timely and appropriately
Operates other equipment or machine such as glucometers, ph meter and various test strips for water quality testing
Performs QC of machine and document findings
Stock, distribute and maintain supplies for hemodialysis patients
Inventory, order and restock all supplies and equipment as required in unit
Clean and restock work area
Maintain current licensure and certifications
Attend conferences, huddles, meeting and in-service training programs
Know facility emergency plans and act appropriately in an emergency
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed
Prepare the unit for dialysis treatment, including setting up machines, quality control of equipment and simple troubleshooting of dialysis machines
Prepare and distribute concentrate solution as per departments policy and procedure
Perform supply inventory, ordering and re-stocking
Participates in QM, CQI and other unit projects
Clean and keep the unit safe and clutter free
Sterilize and clean dialysis machine and equipment
Perform other duties as assigned