Functions as part of the dialysis health care team to provide 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 to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Responsible for setup, operation, and monitoring of hemodialysis machines, patient evaluation, and documentation of treatment parameters.
Supports infection control practices, continuous quality improvement activities, and transitional care for newly admitted dialysis patients.
Matching Summary
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team to provide 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 compliance
Patient education on dialysis
Continuous quality improvement participation
Nice-to-have
Team collaboration with healthcare staff
Patient satisfaction focus
Transitional care coordination
Supply and inventory management
Training of direct patient care staff
Key Requirements
High School diploma or G.E.D.
CMS-approved state and/or national certification
State licensure and training as required
Successful completion of dialysis training program