What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hemodialysis Technician-Renal position at Southwestern Vermont Health Care?
- Provides direct care as part of the Renal team to outpatients under the supervision of the Dialysis RN. Prepares the machines, initiates, monitors, and discontinues Hemodialysis treatments.
- Prepares for Hemodialysis utilizing different supply systems and sets up reprocessed and non-reprocessed dialyzers in accordance with department procedures.
- Monitors Hemodialysis under the supervision of an RN; reports patient and treatment parameters not in accordance with treatment prescriptions; recognizes emergent situations, provides immediate intervention, and obtains nursing guidance/assistance.
- Discontinues Hemodialysis under the supervision of an RN and disinfects patient station in accordance with department procedures; completes treatment documentation as required.
- Works as contributing member of renal team to meet the needs of patients and their families and to ensure a positive work environment for staff.
- Performs clerical tasks as needed, including answering the telephone professionally and with courtesy.
- Assists in the transport and transfer of patients.
- Cross trains to the Renal Assistant role in reprocessing dialyzers at remote sites.
