As directed and supervised by a healthcare professional, performs a variety of activities to support and assist in the provision of direct patient care in a dialysis setting in accordance with established program policies, standards, procedures, and compliance with local, Tribal, state, and federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• As directed and supervised by a healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine pre-dialysis patient data, including, but not limited to: • Vital signs • Weight • General condition • Special problems
• Prepares dialyzer and delivery system for use as prescribed
• Monitors equipment to ensure proper operations; notifies appropriate healthcare professional of equipment problems
• Makes safety checks on equipment; initiates and terminates hemodialysis treatment
• Consults with a Registered Nurse regarding patient care; executes nursing care plan as directed and supervised
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment reactions to appropriate healthcare professional
As supervised by a healthcare professional, administers hemodialysis medications to patients in accordance with physician orders.
Assists in obtaining lab work and tests as ordered by physician; assists in preparing monthly lag tubes for patients.
Maintains current all records of medication and related healthcare provided in accordance with all applicable regulations, licensing requirements, and standards.
Assists patient to and from the dialysis station; may transport patient to and from other clinical areas for procedures.
Monitors patients during treatment by taking vitals; notifies appropriate healthcare professional of potential problems.
Performs visual inventory of stock items; re-orders standard items to provide for availability of supplies for optimum efficient unit operations.
Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment.
Participates in a variety of in-services and unit meetings to maintain understanding of care plan changes.
Refers problems beyond standards of practice to a Registered Nurse as appropriate.
Participates in departmental orientation, on-the-job training, and quality assurance programs/initiatives.
Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor.
Requirements
One year of patient care experience in a dialysis center is preferred.
Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduation of an approved program as a Dialysis Patient Care Technician with certification is required.
Current CPR and BLS certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire, is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The San Carlos Apache Tribe's Human Resources Department gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise, the San Carlos Apache Tribe does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the San Carlos Apache Tribe complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.