Dialysis Technician - Part Time (24 hrs/week, 6am - 6:30pm)

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine angesehene medizinische Einrichtung sucht einen engagierten Dialyse-Techniker, der Teil eines multidisziplinären Teams wird. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Durchführung grundlegender Pflegeaktivitäten und die Unterstützung von Patienten während ihrer Dialysebehandlungen. Sie werden in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten, in dem Ihr Beitrag entscheidend für die Patientensicherheit und den Komfort ist. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Arbeit mit Kindern und die Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung haben, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein, Ihre Fähigkeiten einzubringen und einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben junger Patienten zu haben.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 1 Jahr Erfahrung in der pädiatrischen Gesundheitsversorgung.
• Zertifizierung als Patient Care Technician (CPCT) erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Vitalzeichen, Hautpflege und Ernährung für Patienten.
• Initiierung und Überwachung von Hämodialysebehandlungen.

Skills

Aseptische Technik

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Grundlegende Berechnungen

Education

High School Diploma oder GED

Tools

Dialysemaschine

Job description

Description

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Dialysis Technician will perform basic nursing care activities. They will maintain a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members, and help direct patient flow.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year experience in a pediatric health care setting (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of aseptic technique, basic calculations, human relations, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates non-judgmental behavior.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS), Patient Care Technician (CPCT), and nationally recognized dialysis technician certification within 18 months of hire.

Functional Accountabilities

Patient Care

• Orient family to use of call lights, monitor, and unit; perform vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference.
• Provide daily bath, skin care, mouth care, peri-care; apply skin creams as directed by RN.
• Ensure proper nutrition as ordered; care for tube feeding and feeding of patients.
• Recognize and report pain and skin breakdown.
• Assist in performance of trach care, EVD, central line dressing, pin care, cast and traction care, and care for dying patients.
• Collect cultures of urine and stool samples, etc.

Patient Care Support

• Assist with patient flow and maintain a neat and orderly environment.
• Assist with preparation of room for discharge and admission.
• Set up monitors and alarms.
• Obtain equipment and supplies and maintain PAR levels.
• Prioritize tasks and special requests from RN.
• Document on nursing database, flow sheets, and vital signs in a timely manner and notify charge nurse appropriately.

Surveillance and Infection Control

• Observe and alert RN when there are monitor deviations.
• Follow monitor guidelines to dress code and professionalism when assigned to monitor bank.
• Care for isolation patients.
• Adhere to hand washing protocols before and after patient contact.
• Clean equipment after each patient's use.

Staff Relations

• Communicate effectively with RN and team members; report changes and participate in shift reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and families.
• Resolve conflicts appropriately.
• Communicate with RN on all patient care activities at least hourly.
• Notify charge nurse when leaving and returning to the unit.
• Participate in unit discussions and shared decision making.

Conducts Self Responsibly

• Follow all hospital/department policies and procedures.
• Remain on unit during shift, notifying staff when leaving for errands.
• Use designated areas for breaks and meals.
• Complete shift reports and leave the patient care area when shift ends.
• Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings.

Dialysis Functions

• Initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis treatments per protocols.
• Set up and prepare dialysis machine according to prescription.
• Clean and breakdown dialysis equipment as per policy.
• Perform water checks and mix bleach as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Charge RN.

Organizational Accountabilities

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
• Demonstrate collaborative behavior and partner with team members.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and demonstrate flexibility.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and make sound decisions.
• Use resources efficiently and seek less costly alternatives.
• Promote safety, communicate effectively, and verify information for decision making.