CCHT or LPN - DIALYSIS

Recruiting.com LLC; Jonesboro, Northern (AR, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards in Jonesboro, AR, seeks a dialysis technician to support initiation and termination of dialysis treatments, excluding medication administration. You will assist nursing staff with routine unit operations and provide technical dialysis support, while complying with safety and infection control standards.

The role requires flexibility for overtime and on-call duties as needed by the hospital. CAD/PPE training and CPR certification are part of the requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification.
• Completion of approved dialysis training program under RN direction.
• Certification within 18 months if not yet certified.
• On-the-job training for dialysis process and PPE, microbiology of water treatment, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care as relates to initiation/termination of dialysis treatments, excluding administration of medications.
• Assist nursing personnel in the unit's normal functions, providing technical support and skills related to the dialysis process.
• Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by hospital.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education

  Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Current CPR certification. Must have completed a training program that is approved by the medical director and Governing Body and under the direction of a registered nurse. Focused on the operation of kidney dialysis equipment and machines, providing direct patient care, and communication and interpersonal skills, including patient -provider conflict management. And /or experienced more than 2 years and successful completion of a facility's written exams over the required content an a skills checklist completed by observation of the PCT's skill by a registered nurse. Successful completion of these exams and competency testing would not negate the need for these experienced PCT's to achieve certification within the 18 month timeline. The program must include: Principles of dialysis, Care of patients with Kidney failure, Dialysis procedures and documentation including initiation, proper cannulation techniques, monitoring and termination of dialysis, possible complications of dialysis, Water treatment and dialysate preparation, infection control, and safety. Must be certified under a state certification program or a national commercially available certification program.

• Experience

  Preferred, but if no experience, would be required to complete education program and take a state certified exam within 18 months. On-the-job training for the dialysis process for technicians includes training in the use of PPE, microbiology associated with water treatment, universal precautions and the risks and hazards of not performing technician duties according to standards defined in policy/procedure including completion of the training program in preparation for state certification.

• Physical

  This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

  Normal hospital/outpatient environment. Frequent exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells; distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting up to 100 pounds, carrying up to 40 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 350 pounds. Must pass the color blindness test.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for patient care as relates to initiation/termination of dialysis treatments, excluding administration of medications. Responsible to assist nursing personnel in the normal functions of the unit providing technical support and assistance in skills related to the dialysis process. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by hospital.