Hemodialysis Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of courses in basic sciences OR Certified nursing assistant training course required OR 1 year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting or other health care setting OR RN student with 1 semester of clinical coursework completed OR completion of a Dialysis Technician training program.
• Before employment, successful completion of the Ishihara's color blindness test.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to effectively work with multiple team members including other dialysis units.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers). Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers) Military Training Network.
• Successful completion of Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician national certification exam, within 18 months of hire when hired after 14 October 2008. Exam offered by the State, BONENT, NNCC, or NNCO.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and observations
• Basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures
• Equipment maintenance
• Water treatment monitoring
• Vascular access monitoring
• Cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machine
• Preparation of bicarbonate dialysate and acid concentrate
• Drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport
• Performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls
• Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards