Certified Hemodialysis Technician

1 week ago

Edinburg, Texas, United States DHR Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Certified Hemodialysis Technician to join our team at DHR Health. As a key member of our dialysis team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our dialysis equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care, ensuring a safe and comforting environment for our patients.
  • Respond to patients' needs in a timely and professional manner.
  • Transport patients as needed, maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
  • Assist with patient admission, positioning, and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Perform and assist with cleaning of stretchers/beds/chairs and assembling bed/chair/stretcher for the next patient.
  • Monitor and document vital signs pre, intra, and post dialysis, reporting any abnormalities to the Registered Nurse.
  • Establish patient set-up/connection tasks, including NIBP, SaO2, and EKG.
  • Perform vital sign measurements using various equipment.
  • Obtain basic patient information on new admissions, including dialysis days, hepatitis status, and dialysis access.
  • Provide clinical duties as needed, including blood glucose monitoring and assembling patient charts/flow sheets.
  • Administer quality patient care in a considerate and respectful manner.
  • Termination/removal of fistula needles and proper disposal.
Equipment Care
  • Proper operation of Hemodialysis Machine (Fresenius 2008K, Fresenius 2008H).
  • Proper operation of Millennium R.O. Systems.
  • Testing for R.O. water hardness, chlorine/chloramines, pH, and conductivity.
  • Set-up and monitor dialysis machine and systems, observing for correct functioning and responding to visual and audible alarms.
  • Dismantle, clean, and disinfect dialysis machines and equipment according to unit policy and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Restock and maintain appropriate levels of supplies and forms, reporting inventory and supply shortages.
  • Maintain a neat and organized work area.
  • Use resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Participate in developing other staff, attending in-services, staff meetings, and patient care competencies.
  • Participate in performance improvement utilization.
  • Able to work overtime with little or no choice.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and use full range of body motions.
Requirements
  • High School diploma/GED preferred.
  • Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification required.
  • One (1) year continuous experience preferred.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.
Knowledge/Experience
  • Able to adjust and/or troubleshoot monitoring equipment and computer equipment.
  • Knowledge of mechanics and technological skills essential for equipment set-up and maintenance.
  • Understanding of the principles of physics and computer technology desirable.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary for good relations with patients and their families.
  • Understanding of human anatomy and physiology and the pathophysiology of ESRD.
  • Patient monitoring skills and clinical judgment required.
Language

English

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