Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

4:00 P.M – 12:00 A.M - Alternating Weekends and Holidays

Purpose of Position:

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and in consultation with bio-medical and other appropriate personnel, provide direct care to patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis treatment in outpatient end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities. Act in compliance with corporate, facility and all relevant regulatory policies.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Prepare dialysis machine for treatment, including priming of dialyzer, performing machine alarm check and confirming machine pH, conductivity and temperature in accordance with formal written and oral directions and policies; appropriately document all findings.

2. Monitor equipment for proper functioning and ensure machine conductivity and temperature are maintained at all times.

3. Assure that sufficient supplies are available in treatment area.

4. Inspect and monitor the arteriovenous (AV) fistula or AV graft and report problem(s) to assigned RN.

5. Upon RN’s assessment, initiate hemodialysis treatment. Obtain and document pre-treatment vital signs and weight. In collaboration with RN, determine amount of fluid to be removed in order to reach patient’s prescribed dry weight. Cannulate the AV fistula or AV graft as per policy and provider’s prescription.

6. Observe, monitor and record patient’s vital signs during treatment; identify abnormal changes and immediately report such results to assigned RN.

7. Under direct supervision of assigned RN, administer saline during hypotensive emergency.

8. Terminate hemodialysis treatment and disconnect patient from machine. Remove needles and ensure minimum blood loss. Obtain and document post-treatment vital signs and weight.

9. Strip and clean machine with approved disinfectant(s) after each treatment and set-up machine for use by the next patient.

10. Obtain specimens and studies as ordered by providers.

11. Collaborate with assigned RN on individualized hemodialysis treatment plan, when appropriate, in order to meet the patient’s continued health needs.

12. Set-up and breakdown dialysis machines and other appropriate equipment.

13. Participate in facility quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) initiatives.

14. Participate in training and seminars and team/committee meetings.

15. Perform other duties as appropriate and required.

1. A High School diploma or a G.E.D; and

2. Successful completion of a Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician training course as evident by a valid certificate of completion or equivalent documentation; and

3. Certification issued by a national commercially available or state recognized Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician program must be obtained within 18 months of being hired into this title; and

4. Completion of an approved facility-based training program in the performance of basic life support procedures including certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Special Notes:

1. Nationally available certification programs endorsed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Code of Federal Register - 494.140(e), include those of the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), and the National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO).

2. An in-house certification and/or training program may be administered / conducted to assess and develop individuals assigned to this title; however, such internal efforts do not replace the CMS requirement that hemodialysis patient care technicians be nationally or state certified as outlined in 3 above.

3. This is a physically demanding position requiring employees to lift, carry, push and pull dialysis machines, related equipment and/or supplies which vary in weight and size, as well as stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employees must be able to carry out other physical demands that are essential to the job.

4. This title is for use in outpatient end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities only.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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