Inpatient Certified Dialysis Tech - CCHT - Northside Cherokee (Canton) & Northside Forsyth (Cumming)

Fresenius Medical Care • Cumming, GA

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About The Position

We are seeking certified dialysis technicians (CCHT) for the inpatient locations listed. Apply today to learn about Fresenius' inspiring mission and great benefits! Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
• Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures.
• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access.
• Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs.
• Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming.
• Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled.
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment.
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy.
• Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status.
• Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment.
• Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
• Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant.
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
• Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
• Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments.
• Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment.
• Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review treatment sheets for completeness.
• Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
• Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens.
• Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
• Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
• Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
• Supports staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
• Follows infection control Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families.
• Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care.
• Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient.
• Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience.
• Assists in assuring patient understanding of home dialysis products.
• Sets and performs a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
• Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
• Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU.

Benefits

• Inspiring mission
• Great benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees