Per Diem Dialysis

Job Description Under the general supervision of the AND/SON for the area, and the direct supervision of the nurse(s)-in-charge (HHC), follows clearly established procedures in order to perform routine technical duties necessary for the safe and efficient preparation and operation of dialysis equipment for the Renal Service section of Medicine. Maintains dialysis equipment and area supplies, contributing support to continuity of patient care and highest operational standards. Qualifications Requires a level of Knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a high school education or equivalent. Title requires at least six months prior training, and /or experience in Hemodialysis procedures; specific procedures may be learned on the job (incumbent may enter as Hemodialysis Trainee, and receive full “Technician” status after six months. Work requires attention to routine details such as, equipment monitoring procedure, etc. Basic level of analytical ability necessary in order to support other members of the health team in rendering safe patient care. Interacts with dialysis patients, physicians, nurses and other hospital staff; should have ability to communicate effectively regarding equipment and area procedures, etc. Incumbent should have physical strength necessary for the lifting and transporting of patients and machines. Work requires lifting and moving supplies for operations. Responsibilities Performs technical tasks necessary for required preparation of Hemodialysis machines for operation: verifies sterility of machinery and equipment before use; checks and primes fluid lines; checks integrity of the dialyzer, transducer protectors, etc. Records activities performed verifying that all preparation duties have been completed. Follows clearly defined instructions when performing all functions. Prepares solutions for use in dialysis treatments (dialysis baths, etc.) following clearly defined procedures, formula, and guidelines. Tests solution concentrations in order to verify that they comply with approved conductivity and temperature limitations; records test results as appropriate. Checks all alarms in order to ensure that they are set and properly operating. Initiates usage of reverse osmosis system, monitors operation of same during course of treatment, checking various pressure parameters and making, adjustments, necessary in order to support effective treatment. May provide assistance, with transferring and transporting patients; may obtain and record patient weights. Completes daily maintenance of dialysis machinery: cleans machines after use: sterilizes machinery as required; samples water and bath solutions for laboratory analysis; repairs and/or replaces commonly worn out components, such as hoses light bulbs, etc. may contact various services representatives in order to have machinery inspected, examined or repaired. Shares responsibility for monthly sterilization of dialysis equipment on rotational basis with other technical team members. Apprises physicians and supervising nurses of emergency-level equipment failure or repair needs. May be requested to assist in maintaining supply and stock levels of necessary department replacement equipment, solutions and miscellaneous forms and supplies: regularly checks critical supplies; inventories all supplies as required; orders and stocks supplies as necessary. Frequently contact outside vendors and other suppliers? in order to inquire about supply items, orders, etc. Submits stocking orders to supervisors for approval and ordering. Performs related duties as directed by supervising nurse(s)-in-charge(HHC) and /or the Associate Director of Nursing(HHC). About Us Strength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by: Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential. Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination. Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers. At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization. We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally. Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our history “About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 43,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. 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We are passionately committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve. Our goal is for Mount Sinai to become an anti-racist health care and learning institution that intentionally addresses structural racism.” EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Compensation Statement Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $22 - $24 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.