Dialysis Tech 1
Company: Employer
Location: Killeen
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
*JOB SUMMARY* The Dialysis Technician 1, under the direction of
the Dialysis Nursing Team, administers dialysis therapy to patients
and follows nursing and patient treatment protocols. Performs
venipuncture techniques, sets up and monitors equipment during
dialysis treatment. *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE* * Measures
and records vital signs prior to initiating patient treatment.
Administers and records approved medications. * Performs and
records pre-dialysis, intradialytic and post-dialysis checks as per
policy, and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate staff
member prior to initiation or discontinuation of patient treatment.
Initiates and terminates treatment per policy. Performs transonic
evaluation as assigned. * Appropriately administers local
anesthesia when accessing hemodialysis grafts/fistulas and monitors
patient access during dialysis and reports/records information. *
Rotates through the acute hemodialysis unit, and performs
hemodialysis treatment on isolation patients as assigned. *
Assembles necessary equipment and supplies at each dialysis station
to ensure that necessary supplies are consistently available. *
Sets up and verifies accurate functioning of all equipment
according to departmental requirements. * Starts up and shuts down
water system, mixes bicarbonate solution and performs safety checks
using established procedures. * Interacts with patients and other
staff in a manner that follows Standards of Conduct and
demonstrates professionalism at all times. Sets example for
existing and new staff in maintaining professional boundaries in
the patient care area, and assists new staff in understanding the
expected standards of behavior. * Participates in performance
improvement and research activities. Serves as preceptor for new
staff, ancillary staff and students. Assists in the training of new
personnel, and acts as a preceptor and\or resource person to other
Patient Care Technicians. Participates in self evaluations when
requested, setting realistic goals. *KEY SUCCESS FACTORS* * General
understanding of Dialysis Care modalities, therapies, terminology,
standards, medications and equipment. * Demonstrated proficiency in
the use of the unit's water treatment system. * Able to perform
high quality Dialysis procedures in a timely and accurate manner
and in compliance with established standards, policies and
procedures. * Assists in the development of department policies and
procedures which will promote the highest quality patient care. *
Successfully completes all components of the dialysis training
course within the allotted timeframe. This includes all skills
checklists and written exams. * Ability to read, write, and
understand instructions. * Ability to use a calculator to calibrate
equipment for patient treatment. * Ability to multi-task and work
in a team environment. * Able to relate and interact with patients
in a professional manner. *BENEFITS* * Our competitive benefits
package includes the following * Immediate eligibility for health
and welfare benefits * 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar
match up to 5% * Tuition Reimbursement * PTO accrual beginning Day
1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
*QUALIFICATIONS* * EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent *
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
*CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION* * Basic Life Support (BLS):
BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Requirements:Baylor
Scott And White Health
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/07/2022
Keywords: Employer, Killeen , Dialysis Tech 1, Healthcare , Killeen, Texas
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