Hemodialysis Technician-Atrium Health Cabarrus-FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Concord, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position at Atrium Health Cabarrus is responsible for providing total patient care during hemodialysis, including initiating dialysis, monitoring patients, assisting the Registered Nurse, and maintaining equipment. The role requires adherence to department policies, participation in performance improvement, and documentation within the EMR.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Active Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification required at time of application.
• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak English in good, understandable terms.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
• Finger dexterity.
• Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing required.
• Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of dialysis initiation using a variety of equipment necessary for hemodialysis delivery.
• Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after hemodialysis procedure.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to nurse.
• Assists Registered Nurse in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment, and termination of treatment; assists with all aspects of room/bay turnover.
• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
• Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process.
• Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals.
• Documents in the EMR within their scope of practice.
• Provides total patient care including, but not limited to, hygiene, toileting and nutrition while under the care of the dialysis team.
• Maintains disinfection and routine maintenance of the dialysis machine and reverse osmosis water delivery system.
• Alert nursing leader/certified biomedical technicians immediately of any unexpected outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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