Dialysis Assistant Church

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,706 - 40,969; Part time

Job summary

Humber River Health is seeking a Dialysis Assistant to support the Nephrology Program. The role is permanent part-time at Humber River Health, Church Site, with shifts of 8 and 12 hours across 7 days a week.

Responsibilities include preparing supplies, setting up dialysis machines, transporting equipment and patients, and coordinating with labs and vendors for home dialysis supplies. Strong reading and aseptic skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years recent dialysis experience.
• Dialysis Assistant course is an asset.
• Ability to read basic medical terminology and understand sterility concepts.
• Ability to assemble equipment for a task or function.
• Willingness to learn technical concepts related to dialysis equipment.
• Physically able to perform heavy exertion and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies and access bundles; set up and prime dialysis machines.
• Strip bloodlines and dialyzers; clean and disinfect machines.
• Clean/move equipment between treatments; assist patient transfers.
• Transport and set up dialysis equipment for acute treatments in hospital areas.
• Transport patients; assist nursing staff with transfers.
• Deliver and pick up specimens; liaison with Lab as needed.
• Coordinate home dialysis supplies with vendors (Baxter, Fresenius, Nxstage).
• Monitor inventory of medical supplies in units and clinics.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Read medical terminology

Sterility & aseptic technique

Assemble equipment

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Attendance/reliability

Equity, diversity, inclusion awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dialysis Assistant course (asset)

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Dialysis Assistant – Nephrology Program

Employment Status: Permanent Part-time
Hours of Work: 8 & 12 hour shifts, 7 days/week
Location: Humber River Health, Church Site
Labour Group: NOWU
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Transition Care Unit, Home Dialysis Program & Haemodialysis (Church)
Hourly Rate: $28.097- $29.740

Responsibilities

• Preparing supplies create access bundles, prepare patient charts, setting up and priming dialysis machines for treatment.
• Stripping bloodlines and dialyzers from machines using BSP standards. Cleaning/disinfecting dialysis machines internally and externally between treatments.
• Cleaning stretchers, chairs, tables between patient treatments as required. Moving appropriate equipment in and out of unit depending on patient requirements.
• Transporting and setting up dialysis equipment for acute treatments in various areas of hospital.
• Transporting patients as required. Assisting patients to appropriate station; assisting nursing staff with patient transfers.
• Delivering and picking up specimens from the Lab as required.
• Communicates and follows up with home dialysis patients regarding supplies.
• Responsible for recording, organizing, and preparing home dialysis supplies.
• Will communicate with vendors (Baxter, Fresenius, Nxstage) and assist and coordinate the ordering of home dialysis supplies.
• Must have knowledge of all types of dialysis machines, including the reverse osmosis system, and be able to perform the set-up, chemical cleaning, and sterilization steps.
• Will monitor, track, and manage medical supplies inventory in the units and clinics.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years recent experience in Dialysis required.
• Completion of a Dialysis Assistant course an asset.
• Must have demonstrated ability to read and understand basic medical terminology, concepts of sterility and aseptic technique.
• Must have demonstrated ability to assemble equipment for a specific task or function.
• Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow basic technical concepts as they relate to complex electronic and hydraulic system operations. Ability to understand and problem solve issues related to medical equipment and its safe use in the Hemodialysis Unit.
• Must have basis knowledge of infection control principles. Must have demonstrated organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be physically able to perform duties requiring heavy exertion (lifting, pushing, pulling).
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.