Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant, Ambulatory Dialysis (Evenings) - Multiple Positions

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York is seeking a full-time Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant to support ambulatory dialysis services. The successful candidate will prepare dialysis according to prescriptions, set up and break down machines, and maintain a safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring machine functions and alarms, recording vital signs, addressing issues with RN, and adjusting flow rates per protocol.

Qualifications

• Certification in vascular technology is required or preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience operating hemodialysis equipment.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis according to prescriptions and unit protocols.
• Set up and breakdown dialysis machine before and after treatment.
• Prepare, clean and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Test and monitor dialysis machine functions, alarms, conductivity, pH, and temperature.
• Record pre- and post-dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature.
• Inspect dialysis access and manage dialysis initiation/termination per unit protocols.
• Document treatment parameters and communicate patient condition to the RN.

Skills

Dialysis equipment operation

Vital signs monitoring

Safety procedures

Education

Certification in Vascular Technology (CCHT/CHT/Bonnent)

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Ambulatory Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant. The successful candidate will:

• Prepare dialysis according to established procedures and the dialysis prescription.
• Set-up and breakdown of dialysis machine before and after treatment.
• Prepare, clean and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Test and monitor dialysis machine functions, including alarms, conductivity, PH, and temperature. Set monitors and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols.
• Obtain and document pre- and post- dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature.
• Inspect the patients dialysis access and initiate and terminate dialysis according to unit protocols and patient prescription.
• Document treatment parameters and communicate patient condition and issues to RN.
• Measure and adjust blood flow rates according to established protocols and patients prescription.
• Calculate and adjust fluid removal rates according to established protocols.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Certification in Vascular Technology (CCHT, CHT, Bonnent).
• 1+ year of work experience in the operation of hemodialysis equipment and caring for chronic renal disease patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and considerable knowledge of the principles, practice, techniques and procedures applicable to dialysis treatment.