Dialysis Tech 2
Company: Employer
Location: Killeen
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
*JOB SUMMARY* The Dialysis Technician 2, under the direction of
the Dialysis Nursing Team, administers dialysis therapy to
patients, while adhering to nursing and patient treatment protocols
using skills learned on the job. Performs venipuncture techniques
and 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 - 1 Year of Experience
*CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION* * Basic Life Support (BLS):
BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. * Cert Cln Hemo Tech
(CCHT), Cert Cln Hemo Tech - BONENT (CCHT-BON), Cert Dialysis Tech
(CERTDIAL): Must have one of the following: * CERTDIAL issued by
NNCC * CCHT-BON issued by BONENT.Requirements:Baylor Scott And
White Health
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/11/2022
Keywords: Employer, Killeen , Dialysis Tech 2, Healthcare , Killeen, Texas
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