Dialysis Technician II

Job Summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a skilled Dialysis Technician II to join our team. As a Dialysis Technician II, you will be responsible for performing duties related to patient care, including initiating and terminating dialysis treatments, performing phlebotomy, and maintaining records. You will also be responsible for responding to the needs of patients treated in the outpatient dialysis setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange and maintain equipment and supplies for dialysis and other procedures, including preparation of dialysate solutions.
• Perform cannulation, initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment.
• Observe and monitor patient vital signs and significant dialysis treatment parameters; assess patient signs and symptoms and provide treatment accordingly.
• Communicate pertinent patient information or changes in patient condition to the team leader; document these results per unit's policies.
• Transport, weigh, and assist patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and chairs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and respond to patient concerns in a timely manner.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• High noise environment.
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Requirements:

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Basic Life Support - CPR St Louis, Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), Certified Hemodialysis Practitioner/Technician (CHT) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT)

Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:
Healthcare Environments, Healthcare Facilities

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:
Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:
Bloodborne Pathogens, Dialysis, Documentations, Emergency Response, Handling Crisis Situations, Health Care, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Safety, Interpersonal Communication, Intravenous Cannulation, Mathematical Calculations, Medical Treatment, Organizational Communications, Patient Care Services, Patient Transportation, Phlebotomy, Teamwork, Vital Signs

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