The role functions as part of the dialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Job Summary
The role functions as part of the dialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Responsibilities include evaluating vascular access for patency, performing cannulation, administering heparin, and initiating dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders.
Employees must maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to strict infection control policies and participating in continuous quality improvement activities.
Matching Summary
The role functions as part of the dialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Hemodialysis machine setup and operation
Vascular access cannulation skills
Pre and post treatment vital signs
Infection control policy adherence
Patient safety and monitoring
Nice-to-have
Previous hospital patient care experience
Strong commitment to quality enhancement
Ability to train direct patient care staff
Excellent communication with patients
Team collaboration in healthcare settings
Key Requirements
High School diploma or G.E.D. required
CMS-approved state or national certification
Successful completion of CPR certification
Pass Ishihara's Color Blindness test
Completion of organization dialysis training program