Relief Certified Dialysis Technician

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Relief Certified Dialysis TechnicianPart-timeEmployee Referral Amount: Not ApplicableEmployee Group: S - SEIUFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP SEIUDepartment: Renal DialysisRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: NoScheduled Weekly Hours: 0Work Shift: Day - 12 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00021372-1713Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONSThe 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...