Hemodialysis Tech - FT

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon is seeking a Certified Hemodialysis Technician to support safe, patient-centered dialysis care under RN supervision. You will assist with setup, monitoring, and discontinuation of treatments, ensure equipment readiness, and perform water-quality testing.

The role requires valid Oregon CHDT certification or provisional, BLS, high school diploma, and healthcare experience. This is a full-time, on-site position within a responsive dialysis team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hemodialysis principles, patient safety and infection prevention.
• Ability to operate dialysis machinery and monitor treatment parameters.
• Proficiency with water-quality testing and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for dialysis per policy.
• Monitor patients and report changes to RN.
• Perform venipuncture and manage dialysis access within scope.
• Set up, operate, clean and disinfect dialysis machines.
• Conduct water-quality testing and document results accurately.

Skills

Hemodialysis principles

Dialysis equipment operation

Vascular access

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma

Oregon CHDT certification

BLS certification

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Water quality testing

Job description

**Job Description:**Certified Hemodialysis TechnicianThe Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) supports the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered hemodialysis services at Bay Area Hospital. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner, the CHDT assists with the preparation, initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments within the technician’s authorized scope of practice. The CHDT works collaboratively with the Dialysis RN and interdisciplinary care team to monitor and communicate patient information, maintain dialysis equipment and treatment areas, perform required equipment and water-quality testing, and support the safe and effective operation of Bay Area Hospital’s dialysis program.**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**· Provides dialysis-related patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner and within the scope permitted by Oregon law, Hospital policy, demonstrated competency, and assigned responsibilities.· Prepares patients and dialysis equipment for treatment in accordance with established policies, procedures, infection prevention standards, and manufacturer requirements.· Obtains and records pre-treatment and post-treatment patient information, including weight, vital signs, patient complaints, and other assigned clinical data, and promptly communicates findings and changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.· Performs venipuncture for dialysis access within authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.· Connects and disconnects dialysis access and assists with initiation and discontinuation of dialysis treatment within authorized scope of practice and Hospital policy.· Initiates or discontinues dialysis treatment via central lines when permitted by Oregon law, Hospital policy, and demonstrated competency.· Obtains and administers intradermal lidocaine, heparin bolus, normal saline bolus, and oxygen when permitted by Oregon law and in accordance with applicable orders, protocols, Hospital policy, and demonstrated competency.· Monitors patients throughout dialysis treatment and promptly reports changes in vital signs, symptoms, vascular access, treatment parameters, or patient condition to the supervising Registered Nurse.· Monitors dialysis equipment during treatment and immediately reports alarms, equipment concerns, treatment interruptions, or results outside established parameters to the Registered Nurse.· Assists the Dialysis RN in responding to patient complications and emergency situations within established training, competency, and scope of practice.· Performs appropriate dialysis machine setup, testing, operation, cleaning, disinfection, and preparation for subsequent treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Hospital policy.· Performs assigned dialysis water treatment system monitoring and testing, including applicable chlorine/chloramine, hardness, conductivity, and other required safety testing in accordance with established procedures and demonstrated competency.· Documents water-quality and equipment testing results accurately and immediately reports results outside established parameters.· Maintains dialysis equipment, supplies, and treatment areas in a clean, organized, and treatment-ready condition.· Follows infection prevention practices specific to dialysis care, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogen precautions, vascular access precautions, environmental cleaning, and equipment disinfection.· Assists with inventory management, stocking, equipment checks, and identification of supply or equipment needs.· Documents patient care activities, treatment information, equipment testing, and other required information accurately and timely in the appropriate medical record or departmental system.· Reinforces patient education previously established by the Registered Nurse and directs clinical questions or education needs to the appropriate licensed clinician.· Communicates respectfully and effectively with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.· Participates in department orientation, continuing education, competency validation, safety activities, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory readiness activities.· Maintains required certification and completes ongoing education and competency requirements established by Bay Area Hospital and applicable regulatory agencies.· Identifies and promptly reports patient safety, equipment, infection prevention, water-quality, or operational concerns through appropriate Hospital channels.· Participates in on-call, weekend, holiday, and other scheduling requirements based on departmental and patient care needs.· Performs other duties as assigned within authorized scope of practice.**SCOPE OF PRACTICE**The Certified Hemodialysis Technician performs assigned duties only within the scope permitted by Oregon law, Bay Area Hospital policy, demonstrated competency, and under required clinical supervision.The CHDT does not independently assess patients, develop or modify the nursing plan of care, determine the frequency or duration of dialysis treatment, alter treatment prescribed by a provider, accept verbal or telephone provider orders, administer blood or blood products, or administer medications outside those specifically authorized within the CHDT scope of practice.The CHDT does not perform hemodialysis on hospitalized intensive care unit patients.Bay Area Hospital may establish a scope of practice that is more restrictive than the maximum scope permitted under Oregon law.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**· Demonstrates knowledge of basic hemodialysis principles, dialysis equipment, vascular access, infection prevention, and patient safety practices.· Demonstrates competency in assigned dialysis procedures, equipment operation, water-quality testing, and treatment-related documentation.· Recognizes and promptly communicates changes in patient condition or dialysis treatment parameters to the supervising Registered Nurse.· Understands and consistently works within the established scope of practice and seeks RN guidance when patient needs or circumstances exceed that scope.· Demonstrates effective organization and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a changing acute-care environment.· Communicates clearly, respectfully, and collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.· Demonstrates attention to detail and follows established clinical, infection prevention, equipment, and safety procedures.· Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES**· High school diploma or equivalent, required· Current Oregon hemodialysis technician certification or provisional certification as required by the Oregon Health Authority, required· Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required**EXPERIENCE**· Previous experience in a healthcare or direct patient care setting, preferred· Previous hemodialysis technician or dialysis patient care experience, preferred· Acute-care or hospital experience, preferred· Experience with hemodialysis equipment, vascular access, infection prevention, and dialysis water treatment systems, preferred**GENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: UFCWThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.**Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements**· Ability to perform physical activities necessary to support direct patient care, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, positioning patients, and assisting with patient mobility using appropriate equipment and assistance.· Ability to safely move and operate dialysis machines, treatment equipment, supplies, and other patient-care equipment using appropriate mechanical aids and/or assistance when required.· Ability to maintain sustained attention and recognize and promptly communicate changes in patient condition, equipment function, treatment parameters, or water-quality results.· Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, blood products, medications, infectious or contagious diseases, cleaning and disinfecting agents, and other materials commonly encountered in an acute healthcare and dialysis environment; appropriate PPE is required.· Ability to work in an environment involving medical equipment, alarms, moderate noise, frequent interruptions, computer use, and regular interaction with patients, families, physicians, and staff.· Ability to participate in departmental scheduling requirements, including on-call coverage, weekends, and holidays, based on patient care and operational needs.**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**· Provides dialysis-related patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner and within the scope permitted by Oregon law, Hospital policy, demonstrated competency, and assigned responsibilities.· Prepares patients and dialysis equipment for treatment in accordance with established policies, procedures, infection prevention standards, and manufacturer requirements.· Obtains and records pre-treatment and post-treatment patient information, including weight, vital signs, patient complaints, and other assigned clinical data, and promptly communicates findings and changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.· Performs venipuncture for dialysis access within authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.· Connects and disconnects dialysis access and assists with initiation and discontinuation of dialysis treatment within authorized scope of practice and Hospital policy.· Initiates or discontinues dialysis treatment via central lines when permitted by Oregon law, Hospital policy, and demonstrated competency.· Obtains and administers intradermal lidocaine, heparin bolus, normal saline bolus, and oxygen when permitted by Oregon law and in accordance with applicable orders, protocols, Hospital policy, and demonstrated competency.· Monitors patients throughout dialysis treatment and promptly reports changes in vital signs, symptoms, vascular access, treatment parameters, or patient condition to the supervising Registered Nurse.· Monitors dialysis equipment during treatment and immediately reports alarms, equipment concerns, treatment interruptions, or results outside established parameters to the Registered Nurse.· Assists the Dialysis RN in responding to patient complications and emergency situations within established training, competency, and scope of practice.· Performs appropriate dialysis machine setup, testing, operation, cleaning, disinfection, and preparation for subsequent treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Hospital policy.· Performs assigned dialysis water treatment system monitoring and testing, including applicable chlorine/chloramine, hardness, conductivity, and other required safety testing in accordance with established procedures and demonstrated competency.· Documents water-quality and equipment testing results accurately and immediately reports results outside established parameters.· Maintains dialysis equipment, supplies, and treatment areas in a clean, organized, and treatment-ready condition.· Follows infection prevention practices specific to dialysis care, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogen precautions, vascular access precautions, environmental cleaning, and equipment disinfection.· Assists with inventory management, stocking, equipment checks, and identification of supply or equipment needs.· Documents patient care activities, treatment information, equipment testing, and other required information accurately and timely in the appropriate medical record or departmental system.· Reinforces patient education previously established by the Registered Nurse and directs clinical questions or education needs to the appropriate licensed clinician.· Communicates respectfully and effectively with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.· Participates in department orientation, continuing education, competency validation, safety activities, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory readiness activities.· Maintains required certification and completes ongoing education and competency requirements established by Bay Area Hospital and applicable regulatory agencies.· Identifies and promptly reports patient safety, equipment, infection prevention, water-quality, or operational concerns through appropriate Hospital channels.· Participates in on-call, weekend, holiday, and other scheduling requirements based on departmental and patient care needs.· Performs other duties as assigned within authorized scope of practice.**SCOPE OF PRACTICE**The Certified Hemodialysis Technician performs assigned duties only within the scope permitted by Oregon law, Bay Area Hospital policy, demonstrated competency, and under required clinical supervision.The CHDT does not independently assess patients, develop or modify the nursing plan of care, determine the frequency or duration of dialysis treatment, alter treatment prescribed by a provider, accept verbal or telephone provider orders, administer blood or blood products, or administer medications outside those specifically authorized within the CHDT scope of practice.The CHDT does not perform hemodialysis on hospitalized intensive care unit patients.Bay Area Hospital may establish a scope of practice that is more restrictive than the maximum scope permitted under Oregon law.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**· Demonstrates knowledge of basic hemodialysis principles, dialysis equipment, vascular access, infection prevention, and patient safety practices.· Demonstrates competency in assigned dialysis procedures, equipment operation, water-quality testing, and treatment-related documentation.· Recognizes and promptly communicates changes in patient condition or dialysis treatment parameters to the supervising Registered Nurse.· Understands and consistently works within the established scope of practice and seeks RN guidance when patient needs or circumstances exceed that scope.· Demonstrates effective organization and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a changing acute-care environment.· Communicates clearly, respectfully, and collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.· Demonstrates attention to detail and follows established clinical, infection prevention, equipment, and safety procedures.· Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES**· High school diploma or equivalent, required· Current Oregon hemodialysis technician certification or provisional certification as required by the Oregon Health Authority, required· Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required**EXPERIENCE**· Previous experience in a healthcare or direct patient care setting, preferred· Previous hemodialysis technician or dialysis patient care experience, preferred· Acute-care or hospital experience, preferred· Experience with hemodialysis equipment, vascular access, infection prevention, and dialysis water treatment systems, preferred**GENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: UFCWThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.**Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements**· Ability to perform physical activities necessary to support direct patient care, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, positioning patients, and assisting with patient mobility using appropriate equipment and assistance.· Ability to safely move and operate dialysis machines, treatment equipment, supplies, and other patient-care equipment using appropriate mechanical aids and/or assistance when required.· Ability to maintain sustained attention and recognize and promptly communicate changes in patient condition, equipment function, treatment parameters, or water-quality results.· Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, blood products, medications, infectious or contagious diseases, cleaning and disinfecting agents, and other materials commonly encountered in an acute healthcare and dialysis environment; appropriate PPE is required.· Ability to work in an environment involving medical equipment, alarms, moderate noise, frequent interruptions, computer use, and regular interaction with patients, families, physicians, and staff.· Ability to participate in departmental scheduling requirements, including on-call coverage, weekends, and holidays, based on patient care and operational needs.