Dialysis Tech - Per Diem

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Performs assigned patient care responsibilities under the direct supervision of a charge nurse. Monitors equipment and maintains inventory to ensure clinical environment meets the needs of the patient population.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Monitors all equipment and patient status during dialysis treatments under the supervision of a nephrology nurse. .
• 2. documents and communicates to the nurse and immediately reports any significant changes in patient condition to the nurse
• 3. Prepares and organizes materials recognizing special needs of patient, procedure and Nephrologist.
• 4. Assist in room preparation setup prior to dialysis treatment when required.
• 5. Checks and maintains department equipment and supplies.
• 6. Safely sets up and monitors dialysis machines and systems; operates all equipment according manufacturer specifications and organizational policy and procedures.
• 7. Maintains inventory and records related to dialysis unit quality assurance monitoring per guidelines/regulations.
• 8. Demonstrates clinical and technical skills according to established standards of practice.
• 9. Collects patient data; monitors and documents status of vascular access, review labs work, patient observations and seeks guidance when levels are out of normal range for ESRD patients.
• 10. Under direction of the RN, instructs patients on care of fistula and open wounds; and reinforces treatment care with patients
• 11. Monitors vital signs; weight, intake and output before, during and after treatments on dialysis flowsheet
• 12. Measures , calculates and adjust blood flow and fluid removal rates
• 13. Obtain blood samples and culture specimens as ordered
• 14. Disinfect dialysis supplies and sanitize equipment
• 15. Monitors patients, equipment , responding to alarms and adjusting treatment
• 16. Responds appropriately to dialysis related emergencies
• 17. Communicates emotional, medical, psychosocial, and nutritional concerns to the registered nurse and working with them to ensure patient needs are met
• 18. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• 19. Meets performance expectations for YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior and CHAMP Behaviors.
• 20. Connecticut General Statutes Section 19a-269a provides that certified dialysis patient care technicians employed in an outpatient or hospital dialysis unit may administer saline, heparin or lidocaine as necessary to initiate or terminate a patient's dialysis provided the ratio of on-duty staff providing direct patient care to dialysis patients shall be at least three to nine, and at least one of the three on-duty direct patient care staff persons shall be a registered nurse licensed to practice in this state. "Certified dialysis patient care technician" means a person who has obtained certification as a dialysis patient care technician by an organization approved by the Department of Public Health.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Certification or qualified to be certified. PCA experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Two years Dialysis experience preferred (either acute or chronic)

LICENSURE

Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission ( NNCC) ; Certified Clinical dialysis Technician ( CCHT); Certified Hemodialysis Technician offered by the Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology ( BONENT) within 18 months of being hired as a dialysis technician

SPECIAL SKILLS

Unit specific orientation required. Current CPR or within 6 months.