Dialysis Technician - EHIN
Core
Operating and maintaining hemodialysis machines for patients with acute or chronic end-stage renal disease (ESRD) under the supervision of Nephrologists and Registered Nurses.
Role type
Dialysis Technician
Builds
Safe, effective, and sterile dialysis treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic cannulation of AV Fistula/Graft, hemodialysis machine operation, patient vital monitoring, fluid removal calculation, emergency management (hypotension/cramps), dialyzer reprocessing, Reverse Osmosis water treatment plant maintenance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Renatron, hemodialysis machines, Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems
Responsibilities
Evaluate patient vitals and record pre/post-dialysis weight, set up dialysis machines and extracorporeal circuits, administer routine dialysis medications, monitor patient and machine during treatment, manage intra-dialysis emergencies, aseptically decannulate patients, disinfect equipment and manage biomedical waste
Seniority
Mid-level (2-5 years experience)