Lead Dialysis Technician

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

8d•$71,904 - $99,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Harborview Kidney/Dialysis Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Dialysis Technician. WORK SCHEDULE Full-Time / 40 hours per week Rotating/Variable Shifts POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Work under the direction of the unit registered nurse, supervisor, or manager to support the safe and effective delivery of patient care This position oversees and manages other Dialysis Technicians and participates in the orientation of Dialysis Technician trainees and other medical staff Strong candidates will have a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certified from a national accreditation organization. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assemble, prepare, prime, and set up dialysis equipment and materials in the dialysis lab and at patient bedside according to nephrology orders. Maintain current knowledge of operation procedures and maintenance of new equipment. Coordinate with Nursing Staff to determine prioritization and timeliness of procedures. Couple patients to dialysis machines, monitor treatment, observe patient tolerance to treatment and report changes to physician and/or RN, make equipment adjustments to avoid adverse patient effects, adjust apparatus parameters based on patient conditions. Reprocess and disinfect hemodialysis equipment per policy and procedure. Aseptically dispense dialysis solution to include calculating, measuring pre-weight of dry chemicals, and verifying through chemical analysis for accuracy. Make changes in dialysis composition by compounding any additions such as potassium, calcium, urea, and magnesium. Prepare and mix bicarbonate solution for patient use. Participate in on-call coverage rotation for urgent dialysis set-ups outside laboratory business hours. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS An Associate’s Degree with emphasis in chemistry, biology, or medical sciences AND three years experience in a medical laboratory to include one year in a dialysis/pheresis laboratory at the level of Dialysis/Pheresis Technician. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree with emphasis in chemistry, biology, or medical sciences AND three years experience in a medical laboratory to include one year in a dialysis/pheresis laboratory at the level of Dialysis/Pheresis Technician.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certified from a national accreditation organization.

Responsibilities

Assemble, prepare, prime, and set up dialysis equipment and materials in the dialysis lab and at patient bedside according to nephrology orders.
Maintain current knowledge of operation procedures and maintenance of new equipment.
Coordinate with Nursing Staff to determine prioritization and timeliness of procedures.
Couple patients to dialysis machines, monitor treatment, observe patient tolerance to treatment and report changes to physician and/or RN, make equipment adjustments to avoid adverse patient effects, adjust apparatus parameters based on patient conditions.
Reprocess and disinfect hemodialysis equipment per policy and procedure.
Aseptically dispense dialysis solution to include calculating, measuring pre-weight of dry chemicals, and verifying through chemical analysis for accuracy.
Make changes in dialysis composition by compounding any additions such as potassium, calcium, urea, and magnesium.
Prepare and mix bicarbonate solution for patient use.
Participate in on-call coverage rotation for urgent dialysis set-ups outside laboratory business hours.