Dialysis Technician

4 weeks ago

Dallas, Texas, United States UT Southwestern Medical Center Full time

Job Summary


As a Dialysis Technician at UT Southwestern Medical Center, you will work under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide care and delegated activities of treatment to patients with renal failure. This role performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse.



Essential Functions



  • Performs duties at all times under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within limitations established in accordance with the institutional policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
  • Use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment as necessary.
  • Clean, disinfect, and rinse dialysis machines in accordance with policy and procedures.
  • Complete and accurately document quality control logs throughout the day and after all treatments, as required.
  • Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate
  • Monitor patients during dialysis treatments, report untoward symptoms to dialyzing nurse and or Charge Nurse.
  • Conduct machine safety checks, report any change or unusual findings to the Charge nurse.
  • Complete water testing on the Central RO as well as the portable RO systems prior to a treatment start daily and as directed.
  • Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Assist with permanent exit site care when directed.
  • Ensure appropriate Machine safety alarms are enabled
  • Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, equipment, treatment bays, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
  • Perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
  • Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
  • Prepare, organize and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
  • Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Send collected samples to laboratory
  • Review of all dialysis supplies-replenishing supplies, and reviewing expiration dates
  • Transports patients to and from dialysis unit.
  • Transport of dialysis equipment to and from dialysis unit or other areas as needed
  • Weigh patient and obtain vital signs
  • Perform additional duties as needed for unit and patient care.


Qualifications



  • Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. or



  • Licenses and Certifications

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
  • Work requires knowledge of dialysis patient population
  • Work requires knowledge, skills and abilities of practice and task performed in the scope of hemodialysis technology including patient care, machine technology, water treatment, infections control, education and professional development.

PACT STATEMENT


The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:



  • P-Problem Solving : To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
  • A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance : In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
  • C-Communications and Compassion : It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.
  • T-Teamwork : In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Security


This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.


EEO Statement


UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.


As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.


Benefits


UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.


Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:


PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage


100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay


Paid Time Off, available day one


Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)


Paid Parental Leave Benefit


Wellness programs


Tuition Reimbursement


Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer


Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

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