Dialysis Water System Specialist

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Dialysis Water System Specialist in Pleasant Prairie. The role involves preparing dialysate, managing inventory, supporting patient care staff, and ensuring the proper functioning of dialysis water systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma and possess strong English language skills. This entry-level position emphasizes attention to detail, as well as teamwork and communication. Opportunities for staff training and involvement in policy updates are included.

Responsibilities

• Prepares dialysate to meet daily requirements.
• Orders and maintains inventory for patient care.
• Communicates with staff and vendors about supply delivery.
• Completes microbial monitoring and disinfection of equipment.
• Maintains logs and quality control records for dialysis equipment.
• Assists staff with preparation of treatment supplies.
• Cleans and maintains water room and storage areas.
• Transports equipment to assist RN during treatments.
• Ensures proper functioning of water systems.
• Manages dialysis-related equipment and water sampling.
• Participates in training related to the water room.
• Assists in updating dialysis water policies.

Skills

Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language

Education

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Dialysis Water System Specialist

POSITION PURPOSE

Maintains and distributes an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment for use by the Kidney Center. Prepares dialysate for entire dialysis program. Assists patient care staff with department / patient preparation including patient treatment materials. Ensures proper functioning of Water Room and central water, bi-carb, portable RO units and acid delivery system.

SITE(S)

• Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital
• Froedtert Kenosha Hospital

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School or Equivalent (GED)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Prepares dialysate and ensures there is an adequate amount to satisfy daily requirements.
2. Orders and maintains stock and non-stock items, ensuring sufficient inventory for appropriate patient care.
3. Communicates with leadership, staff, vendors regarding supply delivery and notifies leadership of unusual incidents.
4. Completes microbial monitoring and sanitization / disinfection of all equipment including weekly chemical disinfection of machines, monthly loop disinfection, and quarterly RO disinfection per standards.
5. Maintains operating logs and quality control records for dialysis equipment.
6. Assists patient care staff with preparation of treatment supplies, cleaning treatment areas.
7. Cleans and maintains the water room and related storage areas.
8. Transports equipment to various locations and floors when necessary to assist the RN providing treatment with needed equipment.
9. Ensures proper functioning of Water Room and central water system, portable RO units and solution delivery system.
10. Assists with maintaining all dialysis-related equipment. Collects water samples and follows procedures related to ensuring water quality per policy. Provides testing for verification of the presence and / or absence of sterilant.
11. Participates with staff education and training related to the water room as directed, including training and maintenance of staff competencies and skills.
12. Assists in the review and updating of dialysis water policies as needed.