Location: Kingston,NY, USA
Dialysis Technician
Company: HealthAlliance Hospital
City/State: Kingston, NY
Category: Nursing Support
Department: Dialysis-Hemo Outpatient
Union: Yes
Union Name: 1199
Position: Full Time
Hours: varies
Shift: Day, Evening
Req #: 35109
Posted Date: May 19, 2023
Hiring Range: $21.00/hr
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Job Details:
*We have new rates!* To perform and deliver patient care activities and related non-professional services for the chronic hemodialysis patient under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Responsibilities:
+ Initiates, monitors patient throughout treatment and terminates hemodialysis treatments.
+ Ensures patient safety through recognition and appropriate response to emergency situations. Notifies RN immediately.
+ Performs and documents ongoing care of the Dialysis patient. Participates in established patient care plans and ongoing educational needs.
+ Participates in patient and/or family conferences and serves as patient advocate.
+ Assists with data collection and monitoring for P.I.
+ Provides feedback to the RN/LPN regarding observations of patient.
+ Sees that cultural practices will be addressed and supported as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical treatment.
+ Participates in all duties assigned to machine tech and PCT.
+ Maintains a clean environment and adheres to infection control practices in the Dialysis unit.
+ Acts as a preceptor to all new dialysis technicians.
+ Performs any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum - High School diploma
Experience:
Prefer a minimum of 1 yr hospital or dialysis experience.
Training/License:
BLS certification, must obtain National Dialysis Technician certification with 18 months of hire.
Other:
Has successfully completed hospital basic clinical patient care technician program and probationary period as a hemodialysis machine technician. Demonstrates excellence in customer relations and interaction with patients with respect to therapeutic milieu, contributing to maintaining an environment that supports patient care.
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