Extra Help - Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis
This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department : Dialysis
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1028192
Hours per Week : 16
Posting Close Date : January 31, 2025
Salary : The range for this position is $31.84 to $32.39 per hour.
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, Next and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges : the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more :
This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage.
Position Summary
- Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Extra Help Hemodialysis Technician delivers patient care
utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework.
The Hemodialysis Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve hemodialysis patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Hemodialysis Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfill Dialysis unit and UI Health organizational goals.The primary function of this position is to give dialysis therapy to patients in renal failure.Duties and Responsibilities
Delivers and performs dialysis therapy including tasks involving patient care during the therapy such as monitoring the emotional, physical, physiological and chemical condition of the patient, ensuring the stability of the patient through proper techniques and recording the data on the hemodialysis flow sheet.Discontinues treatment, gathers and provides reports of patients' status to the appropriate service and / or in writing at the designated areas, all important information of the proceeding hemodialysis treatment.Initiates treatment via venipuncture or by sterile connection of a double lumen catheterPerforms Point of Care testing as assigned. Measures and records vital signs, notifies RN of any abnormalities / changes. Obtains and records pre-treatment data from the patient, calculates the amount of weight to be removed and follows the complete Renal Physician's dialysis prescription until the hemodialysis procedure has been completed.Notifies the nurses of unusual changes in the patient's condition. Reacts under emergency conditions to acute changes in the condition of the patient including possible cardiac arrest proceduresParticipates in all training programs and dialysis rounds.Complies with UI Health infection control guidelines and other Regulatory requirementsOther duties as assigned.Introduces self to the patient and family, provides patients with assistance as neededOrients patient to dialysis unit including explaining visiting hours, dialysis machine functions, use of television, and other pertinent unit policies (e.g. appointment times, no food and drink, etc.)Safely operates patient care equipment such as Portable RO machines, Dialysis machines, glucometers, Hoyer lifts, weighing devices, and dialysis chairsSets up, operates, cleans and provides routine maintenance for the Hemodialysis machine.Connects patients to the hemodialysis machines, which involves performing venipunctures and sterile handling of double lumen cathetersAssures the proper amounts of chemical levels in dialysate, which may vary according to the particular for each patient.Monitors the patient during the operation of the hemodialysis machine and insuring the stability of the patient through various techniques. Responds to machine alarms and patient's request for assistanceRecords all significant clinical information of patients on appropriate medical record forms.Provides feedback to RN / Renal Fellow / Renal Attending on patient care and reports any unusual changes in the patient's conditionReacts under emergency conditions to acute changes in the condition of the patient including the possible use of cardiac arrest procedures.The incumbent maintains the ability to recognize needs, physical characteristics and behaviors of variety of age groups and special needs patients.Reinforces patient teaching provided by Inter-disciplinary team (MD, nurse, dietitian, social worker)Record any necessary data that applies to meeting federally regulated guidelinesPerforms related duties as assigned.Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behaviorDemonstrates accountability for job performance by seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge.Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environmentActs as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information.Maintains conditions of employment (Certification in Dialysis : CCHT, CHT or CCNT, BLS and other required unit-specific requirementsAdheres to the UI Health's Code of ConductTreats patients / families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignityAdheres to Nursing's time, overtime and attendance policiesCompletes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by established date.Complies with University Health Services TB and fit-testing requirementsUtilizes established communication channels / chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problemsIdentifies recurring clinical practice and / or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and studentsServes as a resource to other nursing staff and studentsAccesses Medical Center intranet / outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure and other information pertinent to practiceSupports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and at UI HealthTakes responsibility for continued professional growth / development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.Minimum Qualifications
Possession of at least one valid certification :Nephrology Nursing Certification (NNCC) as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician / Technologist (CHT)National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO) with a Certification in Clinical Nephrology Technology (CCNT)Possession of a current / valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.Preferred Qualifications
Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the EHR / EMR with on-the-job training.Knowledge of hemodialysis procedures (such as connecting and disconnecting patients to hemodialysis machine, setting up equipment, etc.).Knowledge of hemodialysis methods, sterile techniquesSkill to perform venipuncture.Skill in operation and monitoring of specialized equipment (such as hemodialysis machine and dialysis RO system).Skill in maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.Skill in documentation of data on charts.Ability to work under conditions of emergency, assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and setting up wall O2 and suction apparatus..Ability to to dialyze four to five patients simultaneously as a primary assignment.Ability to deal effectively with others.Ability to technically manage the hemodialysis treatment of a patient in accordance with established hospital standardsThe University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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