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Dialysis Technologist CS III - St Lukes - 1st shift-36 hours a week

Advocate Health

Milwaukee, WI | Full Time

$41k-51k (estimate)

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Dialysis Technologist CS III - St Lukes - 1st shift-36 hours a week

Advocate Health Milwaukee, WI

$41k-51k (estimate)

Full Time | Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care Just Posted

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Advocate Health is Hiring a Dialysis Technologist CS III - St Lukes - 1st shift-36 hours a week Near Milwaukee, WI

Major Responsibilities:

Sets up, operates, cleans and disinfects dialysis and related equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.
Prepares, administers, and records medications in accordance with policy.
Initiates and terminates dialysis treatments with AVF (Arteriovenous Fistula), AVG (Arteriovenous Graft), and catheters.
Monitors equipment and patient status during dialysis treatments. Documents treatment information. Reports any significant changes in patient condition to the nurse.
Monitors water quality. Collects water and dialysate samples and follows procedures related to ensuring water quality per policy. Disinfects water system. Conducts air quality testing and maintains accurate records and documentation.
Operates the flow measurement device for vascular access monitoring.
Prepares bicarbonate mixture using aseptic techniques, if applicable.
Prepares lab specimens.
Communicates with management, staff, purchasing agents and vendors regarding supply delivery and notifies center supervisor of any unusual incidents. Reports problems to the appropriate personnel.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification issued by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) needs to be obtained within 18 months.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 1 year of experience in patient care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Verbal and written communication skills sufficient for effective communication.
Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during the workday.
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Must be able to assist in the lifting/transferring of patients.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills for blood draw and other procedures/functions.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, electrical, chemical, and blood and body fluids.
Will be required to wear protective clothing as needed.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.