Dialysis Technician - Hemodialysis Job at CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi, TX

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  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Corpus Christi, TX

Job Description

Description

Summary:

To manage daily technical duties in the dialysis unit that aid and support in providing safe operation and monitoring of dialysis equipment. The technician participates in supporting the delivery of high quality, family centered and developmentally appropriate patient care at the unit level.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

  • The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
  • A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center
  • Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains clinical competency by ensuring that physiologic, psychosocial and developmental needs of the patient are met within a family-centered care environment.
  • Prepares and disassembles hemodialysis equipment daily or as needed, according to procedure and dialysis prescription with 100% accuracy,
  • Monitors the water purification system each patient shift for compliance with standards for water treatment used for dialysis described by AAMI standards (American Association of Medical Instrumentation) with 100% accuracy.
  • Assists with the treatment of hemodialysis patients as assigned by the supervisory nursing staff in compliance with departmental standards.
  • Maintains dialysis equipment according to prescribed procedures and with accountability for cost effective management while helping to ensure that the department achieves patient care goals.
  • Maintains water treatment system by inspecting daily and ensuring that safety and quality control are in compliance with the standards for water treatment used for dialysis as described by the American Association of Medical Instrumentation and the Texas Department of Health.
  • Prepares purchase orders within one week of request,
  • Monitors par levels of supplies for the Central Distribution and Dialysis equipment and supply rooms at least weekly and ensures that adequate levels of supplies are stored appropriately.
  • Maintains daily records on water treatment systems, machines and dialysis equipment.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills with health care team and other hospital departments.
  • Consults, as directed, with various hospital departments and outside vendors as directed by supervisory personnel to help maintain continuity of unit and departmental operational standards.
  • Continuously maintains professional conduct and good communication skills and confidentiality in patient care that help to promote quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities as related to patient care and unit operations.
  • Supports patient education goals of unit by demonstrating adherence to patient care policies and procedures as outlined by IDS and unit standards of care,
  • Assists with educational activities, at least quarterly, that support unit annual educational goals.
  • Manages time so that workflow is efficient and consistent,
  • Performs tasks daily which help to maintain unit organization.
  • Consolidates "non-stat" errands off of the unit to minimize work-flow interruption.
  • Maintains an orderly work area,
  • Submits copies of completed pharmacy requisitions, purchase order forms, machine quality control reports, Biomed reports by the first of the month to the Nurse Manager,

Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years related dialysis experience
  • BONENT certification preferred and/or CCHT

Experience

  • Minimum of two years dialysis-related experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Work Type:

Full Time


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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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