Dialysis Tech - Inpatient at Unity Hospital

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Williamson
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY As a Dialysis Tech, your attention to detail and kind, patient focused attitude while administering dialysis is crucial to sustaining the lives of our patients. STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Unity Hospital DEPARTMENT: DialysisSCHEDULE: 12 Hour shifts with a 2 Saturday a month commitment ATTRIBUTES

• Dialysis Technician National Certification required within 18 months of hire
• 1 year of experience in patient care or as an EMT required
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills and professional behaviorRESPONSIBILITIES
  • Patient Care. Set up and deliver dialysis treatment; cannulate fistula or graft; obtain blood samples and culture specimens; calculate fluid removal based on nursing assessment; respond to treatment complications and inspect and evaluate dialysis access site, under direction of the Registered Nurse
  • Reporting. Monitor patient--s vital signs during treatment and record observations and interventions in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; report patient status changes to RN when appropriate; retrieve lab results when necessary EDUCATION AS: Nursing (Required) LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA); RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED) Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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