Dialysis Technician B-ELM
Dialysis Technician B-ELM
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Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Head Nurse/ADN for the area and the direct supervision of the nurse(s)-in-charge (HHC) follows clearly established procedures in order to perform routine technical duties necessary for the safe and efficient preparation and operation of dialysis equipment for the Renal Service section of Medicine. Maintains dialysis equipment and area supplies contributing support to continuity of patient care and highest operational standards.
Responsibilities
1. Performs technical tasks necessary for required preparation of Hemodialysis machines for operation: verifies sterility of machinery and equipment before use; checks and primes fluid lines; checks integrity of the dialyzer transducer protectors etc. Records activities performed verifying that all preparation duties have been clearly defined instructions when performing all functions.
solutions ands mixes for use in dialysis treatments (dialysis baths etc.) following clearly defined procedures formula and solution concentrations in order to verify that they comply with approved conductivity and temperature limitations; records test results as appropriate. Checks all alarms in order to ensure that they are set and properly operating.
usage of reverse osmosis system monitors operation of same during course of treatment checking various pressure parameters and making adjustments necessary in order to support effective treatment.
provide assistance with transferring and transporting patients; may obtain and record patient weights.
daily maintenance of dialysis machinery:cleans machines after use:sterilizes machinery as required; samples water and bath solutions for laboratory analysis; repairs and/or replaces commonly worn out components such as hoses light bulbs contact various services representatives in order to have machinery inspected examined or responsibility for monthly sterilization of dialysis equipment on rotational basis with other technical team physicians and supervising nurses of emergency-level equipment failure or repair needs.
be requested to assist in maintaining supply and stock levels of necessary department replacement equipment solutions and miscellaneous forms and supplies: regularly checks critical supplies;inventories all supplies as required; orders and stocks supplies as contact outside vendors and other suppers in order to inquire about supply items orders etc. Submits stocking orders to supervisors for approval and ordering.
related duties as directed by supervising nurse(s)-in-charge(HHC) and /or the Associate Director of Nursing(HHC).
Qualifications
1. Requires a level of Knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a high school education or equivalent.
2. Title requires at least six months prior training and /or experience in Hemodialysis procedures; specific procedures may be learned on the job(incumbent may enter as Hemodialysis Trainee and receive full Technician status after six months.
3. Work requires attention to routine details such as solution mixes equipment monitoring procedure level of analytical ability necessary in order to support other members of the health team in rendering safe patient care.
with dialysis patients physicians nurses and other hospital staff; should have ability to communicate effectively regarding equipment and area procedures etc.
should have physical strength necessary for the lifting and transporting of patients. Work requires and lifting and moving supplies for operations.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
