Certified Dialysis Technician 2 - Roper Hospital
Certified Dialysis Technician 2 - Roper Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Shift Hours:6:00am 6:30pm
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Dialysis Technician 2 Certified functions as a resource to noncertified Dialysis Technicians and other teammates in all aspects and duties on the Dialysis unit. This role is responsible for performing routine cleaning and disinfection of dialysis equipment monitoring patients during treatment under the direction of a Registered Nurse maintaining and updating patient records and maintaining supply inventories. The Dialysis Technician 2 will participate in precepting new teammates and assist with clerical duties on the unit.
Essential Job Functions
- Aware of AAMI DHEC CDC and DOQI guidelines for dialysis equipment and infection control. Cleaning disinfecting and monitoring of dialysis equipment.
- System setup and take down of dialysis machines for treatments setup of required supplies for the treatment day inclusive of setting up procedure room for temporary dialysis catheter placement.
- Clerical duties for the unit: charges and charts. Ordering supplies: familiar with standard and nonstandard orders.
- Monitor water treatment system perform weekly and as needed chemical disinfection of the dialysis machine followed by documentation in departmental disinfection log and changing of dialysis machine filter per instruction for use. Perform daily calibration of pHoenix meter.
- Under the direction of a RN performs venipuncture of an AVG/AVF and transcribing treatment data to electronic medical record. Under the direction of a RN may initiate and/or terminate dialysis treatments for those patients having an AVG/AVF.
- Function as a resource to noncertified technicians and other teammates. Participates in precepting new teammates to the unit.
- Identifies performance improvement initiative(s) on the unit and complete at least one PI Project within the rating period.
- Acknowledges customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrates enthusiastic friendly approach.
- Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required at time of hire and must be maintained.
Education
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination. Successful completion of a dialysis technician training program.
Work Experience
Clinical work experience in Dialysis. Previous secretarial experience desirable.
Training
N/A
Language
N/A
Patient Population
The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:
XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates 04 weeks)
Infant 112 months)
Pediatrics 112 years)
Adolescents 1317 years)
Adults 1864 years)
Geriatrics 65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Frequent standing walking bending crouching stooping. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
Skills
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
- Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
- Skill in maintaining patient care record.
- Ability to file and maintain patient records files and reports.
- Ability to report changes in the patients condition to the professional nurse.
- Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Ability to use office equipment such as multiline telephones computer terminals and printers.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
- Skill in English grammar and spelling.
- Neat legible handwriting.
- Excellent communication skills.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Dialysis Roper HospitalIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
