Under the supervision of the Chief Technician, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, or Staff RN, the Hemodialysis Technician assists the nursing staff with the preparation of dialysis equipment and provides direct support during the treatment and care of patients. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the dialysis center.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent — Required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association — Required
Certified Hemodialysis Technician through:
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) or
National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT) — Required
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently — Bilingual preferred
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting, preferably involving direct patient care as a certified hemodialysis technician — Preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
Patient Care Activities:
Perform routine dialysis procedures, including:
Insertion of fistula needles
Initiation and termination of treatments
Administer Heparin and Normal Saline per physician order and protocol.
Conduct and document pre-dialysis safety tests accurately.
Monitor and record:
Blood flow rates
Machine pressures
Heparin dosages
Blood pressure readings during treatment
Make frequent rounds to patients, anticipating needs, responding to calls, and managing audible or visual equipment alarms.
Ensure all dialysis machine safety parameters are correctly set and maintained.
Assist in positioning, lifting, and turning of patients using proper body mechanics.
Take and record vital signs before, during, and after the dialysis procedure.
Monitor patient status throughout treatment and immediately report any abnormal signs or symptoms to the nurse.
Obtain and properly label blood specimens; complete laboratory requisitions.
Spin blood specimens in a centrifuge, as required.
Complete all required documentation accurately and report any unusual events to the supervisor.
Other Duties:
Perform and document water quality checks, including:
Hard water testing
Chloramine testing
Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs in accordance with center policies.
Prepare, organize, and distribute supplies before treatment sessions or as part of routine procedures.
Restock supplies in designated areas; assist with supply inventory.
Receive and verify shipments of supplies; report discrepancies and submit packing slips promptly.
Clean and maintain dialysis machines and associated equipment per facility protocols.
Report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment immediately to the supervisor.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff while preserving patient confidentiality.
Actively participate in staff meetings, in-services, and unit-based activities.
Attend required educational sessions to maintain competencies and stay current on new procedures and standards of care.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Rialto, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Blood Pressureunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Dialysisunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hemodialysisunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
NAntunmatched
Nephrologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Confidentialityunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Water Quality Testingunmatched
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