Banner Health·Phoenix, Arizona
The Dialysis Technician is responsible for initiating, monitoring, and terminating hemodialysis treatments while ensuring patient safety and equipment functionality. They also maintain accurate treatment documentation and ensure a clean, sterile environment for all patients.
This position is responsible for initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments, ensuring the process proceeds smoothly and notifying the RN of any abnormalities. This position is also responsible for ensuring the dialysis equipment is functioning properly.
Core functions 1.
Initiates the dialysis treatment, including accessing the vascular access.
Monitors the patients as they undergo dialysis, including their vital signs and blood chemistry and alerts the RN of any abnormalities.
Terminates dialysis treatment and performs catheter care and dressing changes.
May also administer heparin or normal saline under the direction of a registered nurse.
2. Prepares machines and equipment for use. Ensures the dialysis machines are working properly during the treatment and replaces them when necessary. Tests and maintains RO water system. May perform routine maintenance and liaison with technical support regarding equipment that requires repair.
3. Maintains documentation related to treatment information.
4. Maintains inventory of dialysis supplies and equipment.
5. Ensures a clean and safe environment, including turning over dialysis chairs between patients and cleaning and sterilizing the equipment.
6. Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of approved dialysis training program or one year experience in nephrology patient care and current active participation in an ESRD facility.
Current certification as a Dialysis Technician or ability to obtain in accordance with ESRD regulatory requirements. Current BLS certification.
Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, along with a dialysis training program completion or one year of nephrology experience. A current CCHT certification and BLS certification are required for this role.
Market context
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