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ID: 64001239
Shift: Outpatient Hemodialysis experienced TechFresenius experience preferred1:30 PM – 10:00 PM 5 x
Description: Job Summary:Assist 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.-Report any complaints or observations to the supervisor.-Evaluate vascular access for patency, report any unusual findings supervisor. Obtain necessary pre/post treatment vitals, report unusual findings to supervisor.-Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment, report unusual findings to supervisor.-Perform vascular access cannulation, report any difficulties or unusual findings to supervisor.-Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law. Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).-Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order.-Monitor patients response to dialysis therapy, report any unusual findings to supervisor.-Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment.-Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures, evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access.-Obtain Hemostasis, apply appropriate dressings.-Evaluate patient for discharge, report any unusual findings to supervisor.-Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation.-Responsible for calculating and entry of patients dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.-Ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits (NVL) 160.-Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.-Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment.-Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the supervisor.-Observe patient, conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy.-Report any change or unusual findings to the supervisor.-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 supervisor.-Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.-Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics, ensure all areas are safe and clean.-Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, surrounding areas between treatments according to facility policy.-Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document.-Perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).-Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.-Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.-Perform additional duties as assigned. Schedule Notes:Outpatient Hemodialysis experienced TechFresenius experience preferred1:30 PM – 10:00 PM 5 x 8hr shiftWeekends Required as NeededHolidays Required as NeededNo On-Call RequirementSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum 1 year prior experience ad a Dialysis Tech required. -Outpatient Hemodialysis experiencePreferred Skills & Experience:-Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred. -Fresenius experience preferred RequiredOutpatient HemodialysisAdditionalEducation: Required Education:-Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification or High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-All appropriate state licensure, education and training (if any) required.-BLS-AHA required.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical-Allied
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Contract Weeks:89
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