Dialysis Tech - Massena, NY

Job Title: Dialysis TechDepartment: Dialysis Location: American Renal - Massena, NY Hours Per Week: per diem Schedule: 10 hour work shiftSUMMARY: Responsible for operating dialysis equipment and providing direct patient care to individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment. The Dialysis Technician will monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, ensuring treatments are performed safely and effectively in accordance with established protocols and medical standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides care to the patient requiring specimen collection and/or with skin care and nutritional needs, patients requiring basic dialysis procedures, and patients with acute chronic renal failure form young adult to geriatric.

• Cannulates arteriovenous fistulas or arteriovenous grafts. Is aware and understands the policies and procedures regarding these procedures.

• Initiates and discontinues dialysis treatments on patients. Is aware and understands the policies and procedures regarding these procedures.

• Notifies supervising nurse of any signs and/or symptoms displayed by the patient to indicate negative reactions to treatment.

• Operates and troubleshoots dialysis machines used in the clinic.

• Assists with positioning, lifting, and turning patient with proper body mechanics, applying or utilizing special equipment as necessary, and ambulating the patient as directed.

• Assists with care for the newly admitted, transferred, and discharged patient or expired patient (post mortem care).

• Strives to maintain a patient’s maximum level of independence and encourages family participation.

• Assists other team members in accomplishment of patient care and/or clinic tasks.

• Documents/communicates care consistently and timely to RN to include any changes observed in condition or

• behavior of patient.

• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked, and functional environment by reporting equipment that is out of order.

• Performs in crisis and emergency while maintaining a positive calm approach.

• Assists in providing coverage a Water Technician which includes:

• Maintaining a safe and accessible water supply for hemodialysis

• Providing a reprocessed dialyzer for patient hemodialysis treatment

• Maintaining supply inventory to ensure hemodialysis treatments can be initiated/completed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or GED preferred

• Previous experience with dialysis technician

• Previous experience with dialysis water treatment system

UNION:

CSEA - Civil Service Employees Association (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$20.18 - $27.29

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.