What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Technician position at Wise Medical Staffing?
Job Hours: Dialysis Technician
6:15 AM to 2:15 PM, with overtime offered, Days off will be every Sunday and EITHER Tues., Wed., or Thurs. (second day off will be set during orientation.)
Required Qualifications:
Certification: Must be a certified dialysis technician
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation and Patient Care:
Prepares dialysate based on established procedures and patient prescriptions.
Takes and documents pre-dialysis vital signs (weight, temperature, etc.).
Inspects the patient’s dialysis access and sets up dialysis equipment according to protocol.
Dialysis Administration:
Adjusts blood flow rates, administers anticoagulants, and makes changes to fluid removal rate based on the unit’s protocols.
Monitors patient condition, checks vital signs, and responds to alarms or treatment adjustments.
Administers normal saline as directed and assists in repositioning the patient during treatment.
Patient Monitoring and Emergency Response:
Closely monitors patients and equipment during dialysis.
Responds to dialysis-related emergencies (e.g., hypotensive episodes, needle displacement).
Initiates CPR if there’s a cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Post-Treatment Care:
Discontinues dialysis, ensures hemostasis, and performs necessary cleaning and dressing of the access site.
Takes and records post-dialysis vital signs and confirms absence of sterilants.
Equipment Maintenance and Cleaning:
Sanitize and dispose of dialysis supplies according to protocols.
Prepares equipment for treatment and ensures its proper functioning, including testing machines, alarms, and monitors.
Collaboration and Communication:
Works with the nursing team to administer basic treatments, reinforces care with patients, and provides emotional support.
Reports patient concerns to RN or ALP.
Ensures patient care supplies are stocked and inventoried.
Documentation:
Completes flow sheets via EMR for patient billing.
Records patient status, dialysis parameters, and observations accurately.
Complies with agency policies, including HIPAA and CMS standards.
Miscellaneous:
Participates in quality assurance, cost containment, and group projects as directed by management.
Other duties as assigned.
Key Skills & Qualities:
Attention to Detail: Accurate monitoring of patient conditions, equipment, and treatment parameters.
Ability to Respond Under Pressure: Handling emergencies swiftly and appropriately.
Collaboration: Working closely with RNs, ALP, and other healthcare staff.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with dialysis machinery, its functions, and troubleshooting.
Patient Care: Ensuring patient comfort and providing emotional support.
