What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Water System Specialist position at Froedtert South, Inc.?
POSITION PURPOSE
- Maintains and distributes an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment for use by the Kidney Center. Prepares dialysate for entire dialysis program. Assists patient care staff with department / patient preparation including patient treatment materials. Ensures proper functioning of Water Room and central water, bi-carb, portable RO units and acid delivery system.
SITE(S)
- Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital
- Froedtert Kenosha Hospital
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- High School or Equivalent (GED)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Entry Level
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Prepares dialysate and ensures there is an adequate amount to satisfy daily requirements.
- Orders and maintains stock and non-stock items, ensuring sufficient inventory for appropriate patient care.
- Communicates with leadership, staff, vendors regarding supply delivery and notifies leadership of unusual incidents.
- Completes microbial monitoring and sanitization / disinfection of all equipment including weekly chemical disinfection of machines, monthly loop disinfection, and quarterly RO disinfection per standards.
- Maintains operating logs and quality control records for dialysis equipment.
- Assists patient care staff with preparation of treatment supplies, cleaning treatment areas.
- Cleans and maintains the water room and related storage areas.
- Transports equipment to various locations and floors when necessary to assist the RN providing treatment with needed equipment.
- Ensures proper functioning of Water Room and central water system, portable RO units and solution delivery system.
- Assists with maintaining all dialysis-related equipment. Collects water samples and follows procedures related to ensuring water quality per policy. Provides testing for verification of the presence and / or absence of sterilant.
- Participates with staff education and training related to the water room as directed, including training and maintenance of staff competencies and skills.
- Assists in the review and updating of dialysis water policies as needed.
Location: Froedtert South, Inc. · KIDNEY CENTER
Schedule: Resource Pool, Varied, 0-16