Dialysis Technician, Days, Hemodialysis

Assist the professional staff with the delivery of patient care in the dialysis unit. In addition, this position is responsible for inventory control, basic machine care/tasks and order entry into computerized systems.
Responsibilities
PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5% Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. � Performs selected aspects of patient care as assigned or directed: -45% As instructed by RN will: ��� Assists dialysis & aphaeresis patients repositioning, transferring, weighing, feeding and personal hygiene. Performs technical procedures related to dialysis procedures: ��� Set up and tear down of dialysis machines in dialysis unit and intensive care units. ��� Checks machines for presence of disinfectant. ��� Weekly disinfection of dialysis machines. ��� Performs checks on water system daily and prior to each shift of patients. ��� Point of Care Testing: Performs test on specimen as well as quality checks. � Environment and Safety -10% Assists with the transport of patients between units as needed. Safety hazards are corrected and reported to appropriate person. Assists with cleaning, maintenance and orderliness of dialysis unit and procedure room. Practices standard precautions. Daily stocking of supplies and making of packs. Responsible for transferring and/or securing specimens, pharmaceuticals and central service items as directed or needed for the unit. Performs weekly cultures of water stations and dialysis machines. Assist with patient identification and hand washing performance improvement projects. Obtain laboratory results. Files lab reports, answers phone, faxes information as directed. � Inventory control, patient scheduling and computer order entry. -35% Order all supplies and maintains inventory for dialysis, aphaeresis and interventional Nephrology in Lawson, Corporate Express, Owens and Minor, ABC warehouse, and pharmacy storeroom. Preparation of transfer packet (medical record) for transfer of chronic outpatients to community units. Initiates and processes 2728 End Stage Renal Disease Renal Evidence forms for chronic outpatients. Schedules patients for clinic appointments, procedures and community transportation. Maintains hemodialysis machine and water quality records. Communicates with Clinical Engineering to correct any problems. Basic order entry in Lastword and data entry in HII TIME documentation system. Enters daily procedure and supply charges in Lastword in the absence of the biller. Maintains positive customer relations with physicians, visitors, patients and others. Customers are addressed pleasantly and respectfully. Offers assistance in concise, informative manner, keep a courteous and positive tone. Facilitates patient/family orientation by explanation of visitor policy, family waiting area, treatment restrictions and HIPAA regulations. Attends unit meetings 10/12 times/year. Attends required in-services and educational opportunities. � Age Specific -5% Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served (adult and geriatric population). | Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities. These physical demands will not be listed or rated on the annual performance appraisal. Climbing:�Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc, using feet and legs and /or hands and arms - 20% Stooping:�Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - 40% Kneeling:�Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees - 40% Reaching:�Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - 60% Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time - 80% Walking:�Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks - 80% Pushing 0-10 lbs:�Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 11-20 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 21-50 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 51 lbs or more: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 60% Pulling: Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion - 40% Lifting 0-10 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 11-20 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 21-50 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 51 lbs or more: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 40% Carrying 0-10 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 11-20 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 21-50 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 51 lbs or more: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 50% Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling - 80% Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of (using) fingertips - 70% Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word - must convey detailed or spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly - 100% Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication - 100% Seeing: The process of perceiving objects by use of the eyes to perform an activity - visual acuity requirements include ability to discern position of object(s), shape of object(s), color, depth perception or visual inspection - 100%
Qualifications

• Minimum Required: 1-3 years
• OCDT Required
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Health Care Related.

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