Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Hemodialysis-Outpatient Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon, Wed, Fri, Days, 5am-4:30pm Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Posting #: 892861 Employee Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: **Part-time, Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30am- 3:30pm**

In alignment with American Kidney Foundation (AKF) standards and guidelines for this job description, the Hemodialysis Technician maintains smooth and efficient flow of patients in the dialysis clinic, performs functions delegated by nursing and physician staff, and maintains and promotes a safe, clean organized environment for the safe delivery of care while maintaining professional conduct, good communication skills, and confidentiality. This position also participates in the multidisciplinary process.

Position Duties

1. Assembles and discards necessary dialysis supplies and sanitizes equipment according to manufacturer and unit protocol.
2. Assembles prepares and tests the dialysis extra corporeal circuit and machine according to protocol and patient specific dialysis prescription.
3. Inspects a patients dialysis access. Administers local anesthesia, inserts needles, and initiates dialysis according to unit protocol and patient prescription.
4. Documents pre, intra and post treatment parameters and vital signs, and communicates patient condition including medical, psychosocial and nutritional concerns to the Registered Nurse
5. Measures and adjusts blood flow rates, calculates fluid removal and administers replacement saline and anticoagulant according to unit protocols and prescription.
6. Monitors patients and equipment, appropriately responds to alarms and dialysis emergencies, and readjusts treatment parameters as defined by established protocols and individual patient requirements.
7. Discontinues dialysis and establishes hemostasis following unit protocol. Inspects, cleans, and dresses access according to unit protocol.
8. Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in identifying and meeting patient education goals.
9. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable