Memorial Hermann Health System · 1 month ago
Chronic Acute Dialyses Tech - Days
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMemorial Hermann Health System is dedicated to delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of the community. The Chronic Acute Dialyses Tech is responsible for providing hemodialysis treatment and related patient care duties under the direction of nursing staff, ensuring safety and adherence to hospital policies.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Performs indirect and direct chronic acute dialysis patient care duties in a competent manner as directed by a physician, registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the scope of hospital-approved Dialysis Technician skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; takes patients’ TPR and blood pressure, monitors intake and output, and maintains related records
Enters physician orders via computer and coordinates schedules of diagnostic testing; assists patients with written teaching protocols; performs assigned acute dialysis treatments as directed; prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with personal care needs; maintains patient dialysis area in orderly fashion; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned
Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time/supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice
Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Prime Dialyzers, obtain dialysate solution, monitor the delivery system during treatment using all alarm systems, settings and appropriate tests
Set-up and monitor dialysis equipment and systems; observe equipment and RO water system for correct function, respond to visual and audible alarms, and make appropriate adjustments prior to, during and following dialysis treatment
Perform water quality checks and safety checks; dismantle, clean and disinfect equipment according to Memorial Hermann Hospital Chronic Acute Dialysis Guidelines
Communicates with other ancillary departments necessary to aide in providing services to the Chronic Acute Dialysis Patients
Assists with ordering of supplies and inventory maintenance
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment
Current Dialysis Technician Certification by one of the three nationally approved certifying bodies: BONET (Board of Nephrology Nursing & Technology), NNCC (Nephrology Nursing Certifying Commission), or NNCO (National Nephrology Certification Organization)
Minimum of (1) one year experience in an acute dialysis or chronic dialysis facility or other related field required
Two (2) years Hospital or Chronic Dialysis Facility experience as a Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Approved by the Texas Department of Health Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for the acute dialysis assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures, including a working knowledge of basic medical terminology and computer software skills
Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting
Company
Memorial Hermann Health System
Advancing Health. Personalizing Care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
The John M. O'Quinn FoundationBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
2022-08-02Grant· $5M
2022-07-07Grant
Leadership Team
Michael Roussos
SVP, President of Academic Hospitals and CEO, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Campus
David Wong, MD
Director, Virtual Health Product Management
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