Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Tech

Hancock Health; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Health in Indiana seeks a dialysis technician to provide direct patient care and operate dialysis equipment, supporting safe, efficient patient treatment. You will collaborate with RNs and nursing staff to ensure quality care and compliance with hospital policies.

Responsibilities include water testing, responding to alarms, and assisting with patient discharge and transfer while maintaining documentation and patient advocacy in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of prior experience in a medical setting.
• Preferred experience in dialysis or related clinical roles (Dialysis Technician, CMA, CNA, Phlebotomist, etc.).
• Annual department-wide and regulatory-mandated continuing education is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care from start to finish and manages daily operations between patient and dialysis machine.
• Responsible for basic water testing related tasks.
• Responds to machine alarms according to established procedures.
• Assists in patient discharge and transfer as directed by the RN, including gathering belongings and transport.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Patient care

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Demonstrates appropriate chain of command use and understanding of delegated responsibilities.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN in a clear, accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing safe and competent patient care.
• Provide holistic and patient-centered care while providing for established patient rights of the organization and adherence to hospital LOVE promise

Job Specific Core Competencies

• Demonstrates appropriate chain of command use and understanding of delegated responsibilities.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN in a clear, accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing safe and competent patient care.
• Provide holistic and patient-centered care while providing for established patient rights of the organization and adherence to hospital LOVE promise

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including performing patient treatment from start to finish and handling daily operations between patient and dialysis machine.
• Responsible for basic water testing related tasks.
• Responds to machine alarms according to established procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations with appropriate treatment as directed by the RN.
• Assists in the patient discharge and transfer practices, as directed by the RN, including but not limited to, gathering patient belongings, and transporting patient to transportation vehicle, amongst others.
• Performs dialysis required laboratory procedures and quality control which include specimen collection, blood sugar testing, completion of the laboratory request form, and proper labeling of the specimen collected.
• Documents all care delivered to the patient accordingly to established protocols.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, including voluntary unit council activities and unit work groups.
• Supports patient advocacy, patient rights and responsibilities and service standards.
• Follows established safety and emergency policies and procedures in daily practice or emergency situations including handling of equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• Attends in-service programs provided by the Clinical Department and uses job-related guidance assistance from supervisor.
• Successfully completes annual competencies in vascular access cannulation, central line care, sterile central line dressing changes, phlebotomy, dialysis machine priming, blood glucose monitoring, and hemoglobin monitoring, as appropriate.
• Contributes to development of policies and procedures and standards for the technical aspects.
• Participates in the orientation and education of new dialysis technicians.
• Documents and communicates performance improvement opportunities as it relates to systems and equipment to meet the requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computerized charting, software applications, and other computer skills.

Expected Behaviors

• Associate can deliver care/service appropriate to patients/customers.
• Demonstrates competence in technical skills performed.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize care needs.
• Complies with direction of RN for patient activity/care.
• Displays/exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill.
• Contributes to implementing and supporting progressive change.
• Makes suggestions to solve patient care or unit problems.
• Identifies areas of quality improvement and offers suggestions/recommendations.
• Assists with orientation of new staff.
• Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality per policy.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Completes assigned responsibilities in an efficient, timely manner.
• Uses time not consumed by patient care to maintain the unit (cleaning, stocking, uncluttering, etc.).
• Utilizes unit supplies in a cost-conscious manner.
• Recognizes impact of actions on co-workers and other departments and interacts in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment.
• Treats staff from other departments, co-workers, patients, and families with respect.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum one-year prior experience in medical setting.
• Preferred experience as a Dialysis Technician, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, Surgical Tech, First Responder, EMT, ED Tech, LPN
• Mandatory Continuing Education: Annual dept. specific and hospital wide mandatories (Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance, Infection Control, etc.), and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

Certifications

• CMS recognized certification as a Dialysis Technician within 18 months of hire.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Lift to 50 lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50 lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.
• Push/Pull patients of up to 250 lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250 lbs. must use team assistance.
• Transfer and ambulate patients independently or with assistance/lifting devices as needed.
• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, squatting, as needed.
• Sitting to perform computer-based tasks, answering phone calls and call lights, and other duties.
• Standing to perform scanning, copying, stocking, and general office tasks.
• Manual dexterity for performing intricate procedures (typing, assembling equipment, assisting patients, etc.).
• Hearing requirements include but are not limited to hearing and responding to codes, monitors, pagers, phones, equipment alarms and patients calling for assistance.
• Vision requirements include but are not limited to close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. This may include ability to read thermometers, electronic equipment, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with a variety of staff members in a positive and effective manner.

EQUIPMENT USED

Tablo hemodialysis unit, computer, copier, phones, fax, nurse call system, central station monitoring, direct patient care equipment including but not limited to bedside telemetry monitors, VS monitors, portable telemetry boxes, beds, lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, scales, bedside commodes, SCD units, oximeters, accucheck, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Ability to process data and make decisions based on that data, prioritize decisions based on work assignment and patient care needs, and communicate and comprehend the English language. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with others professionally and positively. Excellent Fine Motor Skills

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