Certified Hemodialysis Tech- FT- Days- Dialysis

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Hemodialysis Technician provides quality care to adults / aging adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings according to policies and procedures specific to hem dialysis treatment and procedures. Two major roles: one is directed at assembly and maintenance of the equipment, second role focuses on patient care. Technicians combine patient and equipment care responsibilities. The timely and accurate assembly of dialysis equipment is vital in any dialysis program. Ongoing maintenance of costly equipment is highly valued element of a dialysis program. Technicians work with all the members of the dialysis team. Patient care activities are delegated and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified Hemodialysis Clinical Technician (CCHT)
• Current BLS Certification required
• 1 year continuous experience preferred.
• Able to adjust and/or troubleshoot monitoring equipment, and computer equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanics and technological skills are essential for technicians who assume responsibility for equipment set-up and maintenance.
• An understanding of the principles of physics and computer technology are desirable.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for good relations with patients and their families.
• They must have some understanding of human anatomy and physiology and the pathophysiology of ESRD.
• For patient safety, a technician also posses patient monitoring skills and clinical judgment.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Patient Care:
• Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
• Responds to patients’ needs in a timely manner.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Welcomes patients and assist in the admission process.
• Performs/Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
• Cleaning of stretchers/beds/chairs and assembling bed/chair/stretcher for the next patient.
• Perform the following only under the direction/supervision of an RN:
• Monitor and document vital signs pre, intra and post dialysis and document on dialysis flow sheet, report when out of normal range/parameters.
• Establishes patient set-up/connection tasks including NIBP, SaO2 and EKG.
• Performs vital sign using a variety of equipment.
• Obtains basic patient information on new admission (out patient clinic, dialysis days, hepatitis status, dialysis access).
• Provide clinical duties as needed.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Assembles patient chart/flow sheets with appropriate labeling of all forms.
• Print and posts latest lab results.
• Prepares Chart Packets.
• Administer quality patient care in a considerate respectful manner.
• Termination/removal of fistula needles and proper disposal.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

· PROPER EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Proper operation of Hemodialysis Machine (Fresenius 2008K, Fresenius 2008H).
• Proper operation of Millenium R. O. Systems.
• Testing for R. O. water hardness, chlorine/chloramines phoenix meter for PH and conductivity.
• Set-up and monitor dialysis machine and systems: observe dialysis machines and R. O. water systems for correct functioning, respond to visual and audible alarms and make appropriate adjustments pre, during and after the dialysis treatment.
• Ability to dismantle, clean and disinfect dialysis machines and equipment according to unit policy and procedures.

· Additional Responsibilities:

• Restocking-maintain appropriate level of supplies and forms. Report inventory and supply shortages.
• Maintain a neat, organized work area.
• Use resources in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Participates in developing other staff.
• Attend in-services, staff meetings and patient care competencies, develop competencies.
• Participates in performance improvement utilization.
• Able to work overtime with little or no choice.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping walking, stretching, reaching and use full range of body motions.
• Understand and follow DHR patient and employee policy and procedure.

Other information:

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES :

(Chain-of-command)

1. Director of ICU

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC :

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of 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 requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA) :

A. Essential Duties : Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

B. Working Conditions : The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

D. Aptitudes : HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW

Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to “catch on” or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3

Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3

Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2

Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to “visualize” objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2

Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3

Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2

Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3

Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3

Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3

Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3

Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3

I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.

If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.

Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________

Transfer/Hire Date Effective: ________________________.