Travel Dialysis Technician

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Dialysis Technician for a travel job in Espanola, New Mexico.

Job Description
& Requirements TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Dialysis Technician for a travel job in Espanola, New Mexico. Dialysis Technician Discipline: Allied Health Professional Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Dialysis Technician Shift : Flexible to work 40 hours/week Experience Required : 12 Months of recent Dialysis experience is needed. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Related Education Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate
- Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access. Treatment Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment. Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy. perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment
- document. Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access
- standing & sitting blood pressure Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention. Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor. Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection. 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. Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN. Staff Related Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse. Education/Communication Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics
- ensure all areas are safe and clean. Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy. Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT). RECORD KEEPING Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner. Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff. Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. INFECTION CONTROL Assists in collecting information for infection control audits. Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices. Follows infection control Policies and Procedures Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law. TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them. Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit. Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. material assist” devices for the heavier items. Education and Lice