Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Job Summary
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities.
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation, requiring frequent prolonged standing and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
Matching Summary
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Hemodialysis machine operation
Vascular access cannulation
Patient vital signs monitoring
Dialysis treatment initiation and discontinuation
Infection control adherence
Continuous Quality Improvement participation
Patient education on dialysis
Nice-to-have
Team collaboration and communication
Process improvement activities
Transitional care coordination
Supply and inventory management
Patient self-care monitoring
Ethical business practices compliance
Key Requirements
High School diploma or G.E.D.
CMS-approved state and/or national certification
Successful completion of dialysis training program