Per Diem Dialysis Technician - 117th Street Dialysis - Mount Sinai Hospital - Flex Shift
Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Per Diem Dialysis Technician operates dialysis machines that help sustain patients who have damaged kidneys.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED, and completion of an approved dialysis technician training program
- Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)
Nice To Haves
- Some Dialysis experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtains and records pre and post dialysis treatment, blood pressure, apical pulse and temperature.
- Cannulates patients with AVG (arteriovenous graft) and AVF (arteriovenous fistula) under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Reports unusual findings.
- Initiates hemodialysis via AVG or AVF under the direction of a registered nurse. Reports unusual findings.
- Provides emotional support and reports patients concerns/questions to the nurse.
- Sets parameters for the hemodialysis treatment after consultation with the RN.
- Terminates hemodialysis via AVG or AVF under the supervision of an RN.
- Obtains blood specimens as directed.
- Collaborates with the technical personnel to ensure adequate supplies and equipment, receives and stores equipment and supplies, ensures availability of supplies and equipment.
- Assumes responsibility for maintenance, safety cleaning and disinfection of dialysis machines.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
