Certified Hemodialysis Technician (FULL TIME)

EVN Dialysis Center LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

EVN Dialysis Center LLC in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dedicated dialysis technician to support nursing staff in the preparation of dialysis equipment and patient care, in accordance with center policies.

The role requires a High School diploma, BLS, and BONENT or NANT certification, with English literacy and preferred bilingual ability. Experience in a medical setting is favored.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• BLS Provider Card required.
• Hemodialysis Certification (BONENT or NANT) required.
• Able to read and speak English; bilingual preferred.
• One year experience in medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine dialysis procedures including insertion of fistula needles and initiation/termination of treatments.
• Administer Heparin and Normal Saline as required and ordered.
• Perform pre-dialysis safety tests and document properly.
• Check and record blood flow rate, machine pressures, Heparin dosage during treatment.
• Make rounds to assigned patients and respond to alarms.
• Ensure safety parameters on equipment are set and maintained.
• Assist in positioning, lifting and turning of patients with proper body mechanics.
• Take vital signs before, during and after dialysis.
• Obtain and label blood specimens and spin in centrifuge as required.
• Complete documentation after each task and report unusual events.

Skills

BLS Provider

BONENT/NANT Certification

Bilingual English

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Summary:

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Chief Technician, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or Staff RN, may perform various duties assisting nursing staff in the preparation of dialysis equipment and in the treatment and care of patients, in accordance to established policies and procedures of the Center.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate.
• American Heart Association, BLS Provider Card - Required
• Hemodialysis Certification through either the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) or through the National Association of Nephrology Technicians/ Technologist (NANT). - Required
• Able to read and speak English - bilingual preferred
• One year experience in the medical field either as a certified hemodialysis technician involved in patient care - preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care Activities:

• l . Perform routine treatment procedures such as insertion of fistula needles, initiation, and termination of treatments.
• 2. Administration of Heparin and Normal Saline, as required and ordered.
• 3. Perform pre-dialysis safety tests and document properly.
• 4. Check, adjust and record blood flow rate, machine pressures, Heparin dosage/administration when taking blood pressure during treatment procedure.
• 5. Make rounds to assigned patients, anticipate needs, answer patients' calls, and respond to visual and audible alarms of equipment.
• 6. Ensure all safety parameters on the equipment are set and maintained.
• 7. Assist in the positioning, lifting, and turning of patients using proper body mechanics.
• Take vital signs before, during and after dialysis procedure to assigned patients.
• 8. Monitor patients during dialysis procedure. Report any unusual changes, signs or symptoms to the nurse.
• 9. Obtain blood specimen as ordered and required. Label blood properly and complete requisitions.
• 10. Spin blood specimens in the Centrifuge, as required and directed.
• 11. Complete appropriate documentation after each task. Report unusual events to the immediate supervisor.

Other Activities:

• 1. Perform Hard Water test, as assigned.
• 2. Perform Chloramine tests, as assigned.
• 3. Keep various logs updated, per policy.
• 4. Prepare, gather, distribute supplies prior to treatment or as per established routine procedures.
• 5. Re-stock supplies in designated areas.
• 6. Receive and store shipments of supplies. Verify amount and type of supplies received. Submit packing slips immediately to appropriate personnel.
• 7. Clean and maintain dialysis and accessory equipment per policy.
• 8. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment by reporting equipment that is out of order and other problems to the supervisor.
• 9. Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and unit personnel, while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• 10, Participate in and contribute to staff meetings and other unit activities.
• 11. Attend in-service education programs as directed, to learn new treatment skills, procedures, etc.