What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Patient Care Technician - IDG Northeast Ohio position at Independent Dialysis Group?
Job Summary:
The DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN assists with the deliverance and coordination of hemodialysis therapy, involving preparation of the patient, equipment, and supplies associated with such therapy, as well as all other relevant duties and those assigned by the Clinic Manager.
This position is Monday through Friday, NO WEEKENDS, NO EVENINGS.
This treatment facility is privately owned, and is located within a nursing home setting, and will be treating only resident patients of that location. The dialysis team members are not employees of, or in any way affiliated with the management of the nursing home facility.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of patients and dialysis equipment for the performance of hemodialysis
- Monitors and records machine parameters and patient response during treatment
- Preparation of dialysate for treatment
- Empties trash, contaminated needle boxes and laundry
- Responds to patient needs: emergency situations, bedpans, and transportation
- Assists in CQI data collection and coordination where applicable
- Maintains the confidentiality of all Practice information regarding patients, coworkers and physicians
- Performs all other relevant duties which may be helpful to the patient’s social/mental well being and those assigned by the Clinic Manager.