Job Summary:

• Provide an advanced level of technical knowledge and work. 
• Maintain and repair all dialysis and related equipment used in the process of hemodialysis. 
• Supplies and equipment needed to service the dialysis equipment and participate in equipment evaluations and training programs. 
• Responsible for some staff and patient education and will be a technical resource for all renal staff.
• Prioritize, organize and implement care of the dialysis procedure Works with Registered Nurse specialists as a clinical resource. 
• Supplies and education in areas of expertise. 
• Initiates, monitors, and discontinues the dialysis treatment. 
• Keeps the RN informed of any changes in the patient's condition.
• Sterilizing the equipment Initially assessing the patients by checking vitals like Blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, weight etc
• Updating patient health information
• Explaining to patients about dialysis procedures with the hemodialysis machine 

Skills on Resume: 

• Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
• Clinical Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Patient Education (Soft Skills)
• Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)
• Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Infection Control (Hard Skills)
• Training and Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Monitoring and Documentation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Prepare patient for dialysis treatment, including setting patient up to EKG, O2 sat monitor and pre-dialysis vital signs.
• Patient assessment will be performed by the dialysis RN. 
• Assign the dialysis technician to perform access initiation using an aseptic technique. 
• Initiate treatment using Double Lumen Catheter, A-V Fistula, or A-V Graft.
• Initiate, monitor and discontinue patient hemodialysis treatment according to unit policy, under the direct supervision of an RN. 
• Double-check that the ordered dialysis prescription has been entered into the dialysis machine and that the correct dialysate is being used prior to treatment initiation.
• Perform sterile dressing changes.
• Collaborates with the RN in identifying and meeting patient education needs/goals.
• Obtain and send cultures for all water treatment equipment, and water distribution outlets from main and portable RO's and dialysis machines monthly. 
• Maintain culture report logbook. 
• Review monthly culture reports with PCD.

Skills on Resume: 

• Patient Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Aseptic Technique (Hard Skills)
• Treatment Initiation (Hard Skills)
• Monitoring and Discontinuation (Hard Skills)
• Prescription Verification (Hard Skills)
• Sterile Dressing Changes (Hard Skills)
• Patient Education Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Culture Report Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Sets up the machine by attaching dialyzer and tubing in preparation for use
• Prepares dialysate according to formula and primes with saline or heparinized solution
• Brings patient to dialysis room and records patient's pre-dialysis weight and vital signs
• Explain the procedure and operation of the dialysis machine to new patients and answer any questions
• Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure Drag Edit Delete
• Able to complete proper site preparation, injection of local anesthetic, and proper venipuncture technique
• Connects dialysis machine, begins procedure, monitors patient for adverse reactions, and records vital signs during treatment
• Records post dialysis weight and vital signs
• Responsible for cleaning, quality control, and maintenance of dialysis equipment
• Assembling the machines, regularly ensuring the machine's working condition 

Skills on Resume: 

• Machine Setup (Hard Skills)
• Dialysate Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Pre-Dialysis Recording (Hard Skills)
• Patient Communication (Soft Skills)
• Fluid Calculation (Hard Skills)
• Venipuncture (Hard Skills)
• Patient Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Keep the dialyzer and delivery system ready before the procedure starts.
• Ensure that the area where the procedure has to be conducted is sterilized.
• Explain the procedure to the patient and ensure that the patient is comfortable.
• Obtain patient weight, and vital signs and is responsible for beginning the dialysis procedure.
• Observe the patient and monitor and record vital signs during the procedure.
• Assess the patient for any complications that might occur during the procedure and be ready to deal with emergencies.
• Train, educate and provide the patient with the emotional support needed for self-care.
• Administers local anesthetics/drugs
• Responsible for the effective quality control of water used for dialysis.
• Responsible for coordinating with anesthetist for pre-transplant investigations.
• Coordinate with the biomedical department and maintenance department.

Skills on Resume: 

• Dialyzer Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Sterilization Procedures (Hard Skills)
• Patient Communication (Soft Skills)
• Vital Signs Recording (Hard Skills)
• Patient Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Emergency Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Patient Education and Support (Soft Skills)
• Quality Control (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as emergency service personnel.
• Provides direct patient care including performing patient treatment from start to finish and handling daily operations between patient and dialysis machine.
• Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure
• Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use.
• Mixes dialysate, according to formula.
• Primes dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare the machine for use.
• Responds to machine alarms according to established procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations with appropriate treatment as directed by the RN.
• Assists in the patient discharge and transfer practices, as directed by the RN, including gathering patient belongings and transporting the patient to the vehicle, amongst others.
• Performs dialysis-required laboratory procedures and quality control which include specimen collection, performing hemacue testing, blood sugar testing, completion of the laboratory request form, and proper labeling of the specimen collected.
• Maintain and monitor the inventory system for the program to ensure adequate supplies are on hand at all times 
• Participate in the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities

Skills on Resume: 

• Knowledge Maintenance (Soft Skills)
• Direct Patient Care (Hard Skills)
• Hemodialysis Machine Operation (Hard Skills)
• Dialyzer Assembly (Hard Skills)
• Dialysate Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Alarm Response (Hard Skills)
• Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
• Quality Control Procedures (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity, and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
• Starts blood flow pump at prescribed rate.
• Inspects venous and arterial pressures as registered on equipment to ensure pressures are within established limits.
• Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during a dialysis procedure.
• Monitors patients for adverse reactions and hemodialysis machines for malfunction.
• Documents all care delivered to the patient according to established protocols.
• Supports patient advocacy, patient rights and responsibilities and service standards.
• Follows established safety and emergency policies and procedures in daily practice or emergency situations including handling of equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• Completes annual competencies in vascular access cannulation, central line care, sterile central line dressing changes, phlebotomy, dialysis machine priming, blood glucose monitoring, and hemoglobin monitoring.
• Responsible for maintaining and working as per SOPs of the department.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the department.

Skills on Resume: 

• Equipment Inspection (Hard Skills)
• Blood Flow Pump Operation (Hard Skills)
• Pressure Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Fluid Calculation (Hard Skills)
• Patient and Machine Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Patient Advocacy (Soft Skills)
• Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Sets up dialysis machine and check for disinfecting solution.
• Responsible for initiating and discontinuing dialysis including the ability to cannulate an AV fistula and Gortex graft
• Initiate and discontinue dialysis via permanent and temporary dialysis catheters.
• Monitors patients while dialyzing and intervenes appropriately during adverse events.
• Prepares dialyzer for a reprocessing procedure post dialysis.
• Documents according to hospital and unit-specific guidelines to accurately reflect care provided immediately after performing a procedure or task.
• Collect water for analysis, monitor water quality and report results to the unit manager.
• Cleaning the area with antiseptic solutions 
• Finally remove the tubes, and solutions and wash the tubes, the solution can, etc 
• Filling the acid and bicarb into the can keep it for usage

Skills on Resume: 

• Machine Setup (Hard Skills)
• Dialysis Initiation (Hard Skills)
• Cannulation (Hard Skills)
• Patient Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Dialyzer Reprocessing (Hard Skills)
• Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Water Quality Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Cleaning Procedures (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Assist the evaluating, reporting and documenting of patient’s activities of daily living to ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Complete peritoneal dialysis treatment for assigned patients and communicate patient information to the patient’s assigned RN or charge RN.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and standards such as properly identifying patients and reviewing nurse instructions before rendering care and hand washing between patient contact and isolation procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
• Provide patient support by answering questions and addressing concerns such as orienting patient’s families to their surroundings and demonstrating how to call for assistance.
• Obtain, report, and record patient vital signs pre and post-procedure to monitor patient response to treatment and identify any potential risks or complications.
• Transport patients to and from dialysis.
• Clean dialysis equipment after use with each patient.
• Responsible for the documentation in the department.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the department.
• In case of a breakdown to coordinate with the biomedical department and maintenance department.
• Works under general supervision. 
• Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.

Skills on Resume: 

• Patient Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment (Hard Skills)
• Compliance with Policies (Hard Skills)
• Patient Support (Soft Skills)
• Vital Signs Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Patient Transportation (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Cleaning (Hard Skills)
• Interdepartmental Coordination (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Initiates the dialysis treatment, including accessing the vascular access. 
• Monitors the patients as they undergo dialysis, including vital signs and blood chemistry and alerts the RN of any abnormalities. 
• Terminates dialysis treatment and performs catheter care and dressing changes. 
• May also administer heparin or normal saline under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Prepares machines and equipment for use. 
• Ensures the dialysis machines are working properly during the treatment and replaces them when necessary. 
• Tests and maintains RO water system. 
• May perform routine maintenance and liaison with technical support regarding equipment that requires repair.
• Maintains documentation related to treatment information.
• Maintains inventory of dialysis supplies and equipment.
• Ensures a clean and safe environment, including turning over dialysis chairs between patients and cleaning and sterilizing the equipment.

Skills on Resume: 

• Dialysis Initiation (Hard Skills)
• Patient Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Catheter Care (Hard Skills)
• Heparin Administration (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Machine Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• RO Water System Testing (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Explaining the procedure to the patient and to ensure that the patient is comfortable.
• Responsible for starting the procedures, and maintaining and terminating the procedure on the patient.
• Responsible for keeping the dialyzer and delivery system ready before the start of the procedure.
• Responsible for the correct arranging the reusing of dialyzer and tubing in proper order and sterilizing them with formalin
• Responsible for obtaining the patient's weight, and monitoring and recording vital signs before and during the procedure.
• Responsible for assessing patients for any complications that may occur during the procedure and be ready to deal with emergencies.
• Responsible for administering injections for the pre and post-dialysis patients as per the doctor s advice.
• Responsible for raising dialysis bills and for other items used in the hemodialysis unit.
• Responsible for ensuring that the area where the procedure has to be conducted is sterile.
• Responsible for assisting doctors in surgical procedures like introducing subclavion, femoral and jugular catheters.

Skills on Resume: 

• Patient Communication (Soft Skills)
• Procedure Management (Hard Skills)
• Dialyzer Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Sterilization (Hard Skills)
• Vital Signs Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Emergency Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Injection Administration (Hard Skills)
• Surgical Assistance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Responsible for sending the samples to the laboratory.
• Responsible for raising requisitions for dialysis patients and collection of lab reports.
• Responsible for reporting the daily activities of the department to the HOD for the smooth functioning of the department.
• Responsible for the effective quality control of water used for dialysis.
• Responsible for the documentation in the department.
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining and following up on dialysis files.
• Responsible for preparing and receiving necessary consent forms from dialysis patients and also from those undergoing transplant surgeries.
• Responsible for assisting doctors in the admission of patients and shifting patients from the department to the ward.
• Responsible for preparing activity charts of the inpatients and for sending it to the billing department.
• Responsible for coordinating with anesthetist for pre-transplant investigations.
• Responsible for coordinating with doctors and patients during the cadaver transplantation.

Skills on Resume: 

• Sample Management (Hard Skills)
• Requisition Processing (Hard Skills)
• Activity Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Water Quality Control (Hard Skills)
• Documentation (Hard Skills)
• File Management (Hard Skills)
• Consent Form Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Patient Coordination (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Responsible for servicing the water treatment plant.
• Responsible for checking the water level.
• Responsible for regenerating De-ionized water and reverse osmosis water tank.
• Provides dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Set up, perform safety checks and operate dialysis equipment. 
• Troubleshoot and report equipment problems/issues to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis and report any unusual findings or issues to the nurse supervisor.
• Assist with patients prior to dialysis including vital signs, weight, general condition and any special patient problems or issues.
• Provide basic care for and knowledge of use of the dialysis access.
• Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, unit staff, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve.
• Participate in training of clinical staff in the technical operation of Dialysis equipment 
• Provide direct supervision of the Dialysis Technicians 

Skills on Resume: 

• Water Treatment Management (Hard Skills)
• Water Level Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Water Regeneration (Hard Skills)
• Dialysis Therapy Provision (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Operation (Hard Skills)
• Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Patient Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Effective Communication (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Preparing dialysis machines for patients' use, adding or removing disposable parts and decontaminating machines at the completion of treatment 
• Repairing & maintaining dialysis equipment on a regular basis with appropriate supervision and when performing minor repairs to equipment, as required 
• Set up and verify all alarms and monitoring parameters 
• Clean machines and areas around patient’s station appropriately according to unit policy and procedure prior to admission of another patient
• Perform water loop and machine disinfection according to policy 
• Recognize and report out-of-range findings of water treatment and equipment parameters to the charge nurse, Dialysis Administrator
• Accurately mix bicarbonate to test specific growth 
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program and supporting documentation for all water treatment equipment, medical equipment, and related medical and electrical systems 
• Oversee the water treatment and water analysis systems and report all abnormal findings to the Dialysis Medical Director and Dialysis Administrator 
• Establish parts and equipment inventories and ensure that all parts and tools are available for repair and maintenance of equipment 
• Repair and maintain equipment as recommended by the manufacturer and by program procedures 

Skills on Resume: 

• Machine Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Repair (Hard Skills)
• Alarm Verification (Hard Skills)
• Area Cleaning (Hard Skills)
• Disinfection (Hard Skills)
• Parameter Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Maintenance Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Oversight (Hard Skills)