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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) is responsible for directing and coordinating the technical component of operations at the Dialysis Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* Adjusts water connection access in patient care areas to accommodate dialysis equipment.
* Assists in training/orienting new staff to the mechanical and technical procedures related to the water treatment systems and equipment setup.
* Assists with routine cleaning and disinfection of central and portable water treatment systems.
* Communicates observed technical problems to the Patient Care Manager.
* Completes annual water treatment system module and competency check.
* Coordinates the location of patient therapies with the Resource Nurse.
* Develops and maintains an effective stock and inventory system for supplies and forms.
* Ensures that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to unit policy.
* Evaluates new equipment as directed by management staff.
* Evaluates patient arterio-venous blood accesses as directed by the RN.
* Initiates the daily machine set-up procedures for mobile acute dialysis therapies.
* Maintains a high standard of infection control for dialysis machines and unit environment.
* Maintains effective communication with nursing staff, Patient Care Manager and other departmental personnel.
* Monitors documents and reports dialysis equipment culture results.
* Monitors the need for technical procedure changes.
* Obtains and records pre and post dialysis vital signs and weight as directed by the RN.
* Organizes and transports equipment to patient care areas.
* Performs dialysis machine and water treatment setup procedures as needed.
* Performs minor equipment repairs.
* Performs other duties that training and certification qualify the employee to perform.
* Performs the daily water system and dialysis machines safety checks.
* Prepares blood tubes and labels for specimen collection. Transports blood tubes to lab.
* Prepares initial patient charts.
* Reports patient complaints and noted observations to the R.N.
* Reports the need for preventative maintenance for dialysis equipment to Clinical Engineering Staff.
* Responds to dialysis machine patient alarms and notifies RN of alarm condition.
* Reviews patient treatment flow-sheets for completeness and signatures.
* Schedules and monitors the routine disinfection for all equipment.
* Transports and stocks dialysis solutions and disposables.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience: None required

License/Certification:

• Board Nephrology Exam Nrs Tech by Board of Nephrology Examiners for Nursing & Technology
• or
• Certified Clinical Nephrology Technician by National Nephrology Certification Organization
• or
• NNCC Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician by Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
• RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
• or
• Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Hemodialysis Technician by California Department of Public Health - Professional Certification Branch

KNOWLEDGE

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification.

* Ability to consider age-specific needs when interacting with patients and families.
* Ability to deal collaboratively with staff in varied job classifications.
* Ability to effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to effectively communicate and perform the reading, writing and calculations required by the job in an accurate, complete and independent manner.
* Ability to pass a test for color-blindness. If color blindness is detected, further practical testing will be done to be certain the employee can do routine color comparator testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $37.73 to $42.19