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JOB SUMMARY

The Dialysis Technician I, guided by the Dialysis Nursing Team, administers dialysis therapy to patients and follows treatment protocols. Performs venipuncture techniques and sets up and monitors equipment during dialysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

• Measures and records vital signs prior to initiating patient treatment. Administers and records approved medications.
• Performs and records pre-dialysis, intradialytic, and post-dialysis checks as per policy. Reports abnormal findings to the appropriate staff member before starting or stopping patient treatment. Initiates and terminates treatment per policy. Performs transonic evaluation as assigned.
• Appropriately administers local anesthesia when accessing hemodialysis grafts/fistulas and monitors patient access during dialysis and reports/records information.
• Rotates through the acute hemodialysis unit, and performs hemodialysis treatment on isolation patients as assigned.
• Assembles necessary equipment and supplies at each dialysis station to ensure that necessary supplies are consistently available.
• Sets up and verifies accurate functioning of all equipment according to departmental requirements.
• Starts up and shuts down water system, mixes bicarbonate solution and performs safety checks using established procedures.
• Interacts with patients and staff following Standards of Conduct, showing professionalism. Sets an example for staff in maintaining professional boundaries in patient care. Assists new staff in understanding expected behavior standards.
• Participates in performance improvement and research activities. Serves as preceptor for new staff, ancillary staff, and students. Assists in training new personnel and acts as a preceptor or resource for other Patient Care Technicians. Participates in self-evaluations when requested, setting realistic goals.