Hybrid Hemodialysis Technician, Inpatient Services at AAH
AAH · Lexington Medical Center - 250 Hospital Dr, Lexington, NC, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Lexington Medical Center - 250 Hospital Dr, Lexington, NC
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7am-7pm - alternating 3 day blocks
The Hemodialysis Technician provides assistance to the nursing staff in rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients and their families. Provides direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmentally specific care. Responsible for the setup and operation of the hemodialysis machine under the direction of licensed personnel.
What You'll Need:
High School diploma or GED equivalent with direct patient care experience
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required
Solid oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Job Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
Patient Care: Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to the renal/dialysis patients such as comfort measures, personal care, treatments and collecting data (assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, pre and post-operative care) to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse, anticipating the renal patient's needs.
Plan of Care: Ensures quality patient care by following the plan of care and ensuring complete accurate and timely communication (oral and written documentation) of patient information.
Risk Assessment: Evaluates patient prior to dialysis, recognizing any risk for instability and advising nurse immediately.
Equipment Preparation: Ensures dialysis machine is set up according to each patient's prescription prior to use.
Monitoring: Monitors the progress of dialysis treatment to ensure patient remains stable, that equipment is functioning properly and the Nurse is aware of ongoing procedure.
Equipment Maintenance: Performs maintenance procedures to dialysis equipment including breakdown of the machine, checks of the R/O water system, and ensures equipment is cleaned according to specifications.
Effective Communication: Maintains communication with the team, co-workers, patients, and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance by accepting accountability for the care given to the assigned patients, maintaining competence, and CCHT listing renewal.
Age/Developmental-Specific Care: Provides age/development appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Pay Range
$20.40 - $30.60Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
