Hemodialysis Technician - Full-Time - Evenings - Queens
About The Position
Advanced Dialysis Practices: Hemodialysis Techs Make It Possible At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, we know that extraordinary careers in Dialysis come from the opportunity to do extraordinary work. That's why we're inviting you to play an active role in shaping the future of dialysis care. Experience the fulfillment of Making It Possible. Hemodialysis Technician - Full Time - Evenings - Trude Weishaupt Dialysis Center The Hemodialysis Technician will provide safe and effective hemodialysis treatments to patients with ESRD. They will initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis treatments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- CCHT, CHT, or CBNT certification in Hemodialysis required within 18 months of employment as per CMs regulations. Failure to obtain and maintain certification will be cause for dismissal.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Minimum two years of experience
- Should have some patient care experience/exposure, e.g. Nursing Assistant or a working knowledge of policies, procedures and techniques used in a dialysis unit and the needs of the hemodialysis patient gained through a completion of a hemodialysis training course.
- Certified in Medigases by NYFD
Responsibilities
- Following established protocol, initiate and discontinue hemodialysis treatments for patients with ESRD.
- Review and follows standing hemodialysis orders relating to dialyzer, dialysate bath, sodium modeling, access cannulation, length of treatment, dry weight, blood and dialysate flow rates.
- Assemble all dialysis equipment and prepare for use following unit procedures Checks all safety features on the equipment to insure proper functioning.
- Discontinue dialysis; remove access needles and establish hemostasis.
- Monitor patients during treatments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
