What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Technician position at Mile Bluff Medical Center?
General Information:
Job title: Dialysis Technician
Schedule: Full-time, 72 hours per pay period; 3:00am - 3:30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Weekend Requirement: No weekends. May be asked to pick up extra shift if needed.
Holiday Requirement: Rotation required.
**On-the-job training offered**
Position Summary:
The Dialysis Technician assists in providing hemodialysis to patients by; preparing dialysis machines, cannulating patient access and initiating/discontinuing treatments.
Position Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patient access before cannulation each treatment.
- Setting up and tearing down of dialysis machines in safe and timely manner.
- Documents necessary data for each patient every treatment.
- Monitor patients closely during treatment for adverse reactions and reports to nurse accordingly.
- Obtain lab specimens as ordered.
- Attends daily huddles and monthly meetings as scheduled.
- Perform other nursing duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CCHT certification preferred or must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
- BLS certification required.
- 6 months of related work experience preferred.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.
- Clinical skills: cannulate, draw labs, calculate fluid removal and documentation.
- Responsible for cleaning, quality control and maintenance of dialysis equipment.
- Self-starter with excellent customer service, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.