Iconma, LLC

Patient care is our top priority—we train patients to do dialysis at home, provide the very best care in our dialysis centers and contracted local hospitals, and bring kidney-health messages to at-risk members of our community.. The Dialysis Technician provides care for renal dialysis patients, following specific protocols, under the supervision of an Client Registered Staff Nurse.. The Dialysis Technician (DT) provides care for kidney dialysis patients, following specific protocols, under the supervision of a Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) nurse.. Must obtain the National Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) or Certified Clinical. Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) by the 18th month in the position.

dialysis technician

Dialysis Technician Location: Poulsbo, WA Duration: 13 weeks Description: Client is seeking Experienced Dialysis Technicians to join our team of medical professionals caring for dialysis patients at our clinics in the greater Seattle area. Patient care is our top priority—we train patients to do dialysis at home, provide the very best care in our dialysis centers and contracted local hospitals, and bring kidney-health messages to at-risk members of our community. The Dialysis Technician provides care for renal dialysis patients, following specific protocols, under the supervision of an Client Registered Staff Nurse. Required Certifications High school diploma or equivalent. Current CHT or CCHT certification. Current Washington State MA-HT certification, or able to obtain. AIDS/HIV certificate desired. Current CPR with BLS certification with American Heart Association required. Medical or technical background relating to patient care or renal environment required. Specialty: Nursing Sub Specialty(s): Dialysis Tech EMR Used: No Listing Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year Certifications/Requirements ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP Telecommunication Nursing Certifications CPI ENPC RNFA TNCC AWHONN NIHSS STABLE ASLS Dialysis Certifications CCHT BONENT Position description: General Statement of Duties : The Dialysis Technician (DT) provides care for kidney dialysis patients, following specific protocols, under the supervision of a Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) nurse. Licensure & Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) licensure is preferred. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) & Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) training preferred. Current certification of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with a Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card. Must maintain an active BLS-CPR certification. Must apply to Washington (WA) State for Medical Assistant-Hemodialysis Technician Certificate (MA-HTC) within 40 days from date of hire into the position. Must maintain an active MA-HTC Must obtain the National Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) or Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) by the 18th month in the position. Must maintain an active CHT or CCHT. Experience: Medical or technical background relating to patient care or medical environment is desired. Skills & Abilities: Apply the principles of dialysis when providing treatments and using equipment and supplies. Accurately identify and calculate changes in weight. Identify the importance of dry weight and significance of changes in weight. Accurately take a blood pressure. See and differentiate colors. Operate a computer. Read, write, speak, and understand English for the purpose of following written policies and procedures, completion of reports, and communicating with others in the work setting. Understand, adapt to, apply, and communicate policy and procedural changes. Approach work requirements in a methodical and conscientious manner. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Learn dialysis machine and treatment functions. Perform metric system conversions. Consistently arrive at work on time, and maintain excellent attendance. Successfully complete initial training and preceptorship, including passing all tests with an 80% score. Independent study required during initial training. Identify, assess, and resolve problems in a timely fashion. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, patients, and visitors. React calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Maintain quality control standards. Follow the organization’s policies and procedures. Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner. Use the principles of the aseptic technique appropriately. Essential functions: Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment according to policy and procedure. Use dialysis equipment and supplies per policy and procedure. Place and remove dialysis needles. Perform dialysis machine testing. Accurately calculate changes in weight and report finds to supervising nurse. Assemble supplies for treatments. Prepare dialysis machine and related equipment. Complete pre-dialysis assessment of the patient. Identify and communicate problems with needles or dialysis access to the supervising nurse. Appropriately identify, communicate, and intervene with regards to medical crisis or complications. Perform inventory of supplies and maintain appropriate stock levels as instructed. Identify and correct equipment and technical deficiencies as trained. Use appropriate written and oral communication in the treatment area. Participate in the orientation and training of new employees. Identify and report safety and quality issues per policy and procedure. Understand and participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. Assist in transferring patients between wheel-chairs, dialysis chairs, hospital beds, stretchers, etc. Use transfer equipment such as sliding boards, transfer belts and hoyer lifts per policy and procedure. Collect blood samples for lab work. Assist in reposition patients in dialysis chairs or hospital beds. Assist patients in transferring onto and off of the toilet. Assist patients with personal hygiene care (peri-care) as needed. Assist patients in the use of bed pans. Mix dialysis solutions. Monitor and test water used for dialysis. Use chemicals per procedure to effectively and safely disinfect equipment and surfaces. Other functions: Other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis. Requirements: Physical demands: Near visual acuity to assess quality control. Lift, Carry, Push, and Pull 20 – 50 lbs. Stand for several hours. Manual dexterity and motor coordination to operate equipment and process dialyzers. Listening and orally communicating with staff and patients. Assist in patient transfers. Standing, stooping, or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Work effectively and safely during occasional periods of fatigue. Bending and stretching for supplies and solutions. Listening for dialysis machine alarms and call lights. Mental Demands: Occasional stress from dealing with ill people. Determining and communicating departmental needs. Occasional stress due to work demands. Analyzing data for accuracy. Evaluating appropriateness of documentation. Computing numerical data. Other requirements: Work shifts of varying lengths (examples: 8, 10, and 13 hours). Work early in the morning and late into the night (examples: morning shift starts as early as 3:00 am and evening shift ends as late as 12:00 am/mid-night). Work at any PSKC facility: Smokey Point, Everett, Monroe, and Mountlake Terrace, with possible occasional short assignments to Whidbey Island or Anacortes. Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information. Successfully complete mandatory in-service trainings. Able to maintain professional relationships and boundaries with patients. Dedication to professionalism, maturity, caring, and diplomacy. Equipment & software used: Dialysis machine Electronic thermometers Centrifuge Page 4 of 4 Automatic and manual blood pressure cuffs Stethoscope Telephones Reverse osmosis machine Oxygen tasks and outlets Glucometers Computers Hydraulic patient lift Total Dissolved Solids Meter pH Test Kit Chlorine Test Kit Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Work environment: Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne, respiratory, and airborne diseases. Exposure to industrial and pharmacological hazards as defined in various Safety Data Sheets. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances, including unpredictable situations. The work environment is a combination of a relatively quiet office and busy treatment areas Job relationships: Supervision by: Registered Nurse or Dialysis Clinic Manager Workers supervised: None Other position details: Basic Life Classification: Class 2 – All other Employees Mileage Reimbursement Category: Category 1 Notice requirements: To resign this position in good standing, the employee must give at least a 14-day notice, in writing, to their supervisor and Human Resources. Employees who have successfully completed their orientation period and provided this advance notice of resignation will receive the value of any accrued Paid Vacation Leave (PVL). This position description is not an employment contract. Management has the exclusive rightto alter this position description at any time without notice.

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