The Dialysis Technician operates and maintains dialysis equipment while assisting patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. They monitor patients, document vital signs and treatment parameters, and ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
Requirements summary
A high school education or GED is required, with a preference for an associate's degree or completion of a dialysis technician training program. Certification as a Hemodialysis Technician is required, while additional certifications are preferred.
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934.
We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices.
Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living.
Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife.
Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.
Job Summary
Assumes responsibility for operating and maintaining dialysis equipment and assisting patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. Provides care and support to patients with kidney failure or chronic kidney disease who require regular dialysis treatment to remove waste and excess fluids from their blood. Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records, including vital signs, dialysis parameters, laboratory results, and medication administration. Ensure proper documentation of any observed changes in patient condition, adverse events, or complications during dialysis treatments.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience
High
School
Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical
Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Completion of a dialysis technician training program: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Certified
Hemodialysis
Technician (CHT): Required
Certified
Clinical
Hemodialysis
Technician (CCHT): Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications
Certified
Hemodialysis
Technician (CH): Required
Essential Functions
Operates and maintains dialysis machines and equipment, ensuring they are functioning properly and calibrated accurately. Sets up, monitors, and adjusts various parameters during dialysis treatments, such as blood flow rates, dialysate composition, and ultrafiltration rates. Assists patients in preparing for dialysis treatments, including obtaining vital signs, weight measurements, and reviewing medical histories. Monitors patients during dialysis, observing for any adverse reactions or complications. Provides emotional support and ensures patient comfort throughout the procedure. Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records, including vital signs, dialysis parameters, laboratory results, and medication administration. Ensures proper documentation of any observed changes in patient condition, adverse events, or complications during dialysis treatments.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Comprehensive Benefits Program
Prepares and sterilizes vascular access sites, such as arteriovenous fistulas or grafts, and catheters. Inserts and removes needles or catheters for dialysis procedures, following proper aseptic techniques and infection control protocols. Monitors vascular access sites for signs of complications or infections. Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals, including anticoagulants during dialysis. Monitors fluid balance and adjusts fluid removal rates as needed to maintain patient stability. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure accurate documentation and medication reconciliation.
Adheres to strict safety protocols and infection control standards, including proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and maintains a clean and sterile environment in the dialysis unit. Regularly inspects and maintains equipment, ensuring it meets safety requirements and is properly sanitized. Educates patients and their families about dialysis procedures, self-care techniques, and dietary restrictions. Provides information on the importance of adhering to treatment schedules and medication regimens. Addresses patient questions or concerns and offers guidance on managing dialysis-related complications or side effects.
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care to patients. Communicates effectively with patients and their families, ensuring they understand their treatment plan, progress, and any necessary follow-up care.
Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities within the dialysis unit. Follows established protocols and guidelines to ensure high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes. Stays updated with advances in dialysis technology and procedures through continuous education and professional development.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
