Dialysis Technician - Patient Care & Water Safety Expert

Kaweah Health; Visalia (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is seeking a Certified Hemodialysis Technician to support dialysis patients in outpatient or inpatient settings. Under RN supervision, you will ensure safe operation of the dialysis water treatment system and prepare patients for treatments.

The role requires current California CHT certification; BLS preferred. You will perform data collection, document care, respond to alarms, and assist in training new staff while delivering patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current California Certified Hemodialysis Technician certificate.
• One year current experience as a hemodialysis technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up water treatment system and tests required by AAMI standards before any patients are dialyzed.
• Sets up machines according to patient prescription (e.g. bath, dialysate flow).
• Collects patient data pre and post dialysis.
• Reports this data to the registered nurse.
• Completes flow sheets prior to patient discharge.
• Enters documentation into electronic documentation system.
• Initiates and terminates dialysis as ordered via appropriate patient access site.
• Monitors patients during dialysis.
• Unusual findings are reported immediately to RN.
• Appropriately responds to equipment alarms, adjusts alarm limits and corrects the alarm condition as appropriate.
• Administers Lidocaine, Heparin and normal saline under the supervision of an RN or MD and within the limitations established by law, regulations or usual practice within the state.
• Cleans and dresses fistula and graft access sites using appropriate techniques.
• Institutes basic CPR in event of cardiac or pulmonary emergencies.
• Cleans and disinfects machines after dialysis following procedures.
• Identifies issues with equipment.
• Notifies appropriate personnel regarding any equipment safety concerns.
• Quickly removes equipment from service as appropriate, tags for repair, with necessary information noted on the tag.
• Assists in training of new technicians as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of water safety management and infection prevention requirements for dialysis.

Job description

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is seeking a Certified Hemodialysis Technician to support dialysis patients in outpatient or inpatient settings. Under RN supervision, you will ensure safe operation of the dialysis water treatment system and prepare patients for treatments.

The role requires current California CHT certification; BLS preferred. You will perform data collection, document care, respond to alarms, and assist in training new staff while delivering patient-centered care.