Medical Instrument Technician-Hemodialysis Specialist
20 hours ago
The Eastern Colorado Health Care System VA Hospital is seeking two Medical Instrument Technician-Hemodialysis specialists to join their team. As a Medical Instrument Technician-Hemodialysis, you will be responsible for performing and monitoring all aspects of hemodialysis treatments under the supervision of the Dialysis RNs in the Chronic Dialysis Unit.
Responsibilities- Performs and monitors all aspects of hemodialysis treatments under the supervision of the Dialysis RNs in the Chronic Dialysis Unit.
- Works in the Renal Section of Nursing Services & operates the dialysis machines, the Portables Reverse Osmosis, RO, machines, & main RO system used for dialysis treatments.
- Assembles equipment, prepares dialysis machine, cannulation access or appropriate use of central venous catheter, connects patient to machine, assesses patient during dialysis treatment & communicates status to RN, monitors & documents vital signs, administered designated dialysis medications approved for MIT administration per Unit Standard of Practice, terminates dialysis, (including rinse back of blood), extracts needles from access site, ensures needle site stops bleeding, documents care.
- Sets up, manages troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, & operates highly technical equipment.
- Explains various procedures/possible symptoms during treatment-assesses basic deviations to determine if machine/patient related.
- Assists RN in responding to variety of routine/unusual/emergency dialysis complications: symptomatic hypotension, inadequate access flow, cramping, infiltrated access, clotted dialyzer &/machine alarm assessments.
- Performs inpatient treatment care: transporting, setting up, disinfecting, cleaning, equipment/performing rinsing procedures, record keeping, communicating machine repair needs to Leads.
- Investigates/evaluates new technology/treatment methods: presents findings/makes recommendations to multi-disciplinary team.
- Inventories supplies/re-stocks dialysis supplies in patient care area upon arrival, etc.
- Performs water performance testing for chorine/chloramines prior to patient shift-ensuring water treatment equipment is operating properly to make suitable water for hemodialysis procedures.
- Recognizes abnormal water sample results/responds accordingly.
- Participates educational activities, completes unit based in-services, & mandatory educational activities in a self-directed manner by deadlines.
- Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills & professional behavior that promote cooperation & teamwork.
- Practices good customer customer service and demonstrates VA I-CARE values.
- Participates in unit-based quality of care performance improvement activities, unit based performance improvement measures & results.
- Identifies problem areas by practicing evidence-based practices on unit.
Mon-Sat compressed, rotating schedule including Saturdays & holidays
Benefits- Competitive salary and regular salary increases
- Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year
- After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child
- Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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