Dialysis Tech 1

Overview

• All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

Community Medical Centers has been providing central California with the highest level of care available in the region. Community Regional Medical Center measures up with top hospitals nationally and is the 3rd largest in California! With 685 beds, we are home to the only comprehensive Burn and Level I Trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. The 56,000 square-foot emergency department is one of the largest and busiest in California! We have an 84-bed Level III NICU and plan to significantly expand pediatric specialty care. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients. We''re affiliated with UCSF as a teaching facility; trained 3,000 Medical Doctors to date plus continuous invests in research and training grants.

Responsibilities

Provides ongoing surveillance of the Dialysis machines, water system, and unit supplies. Participates in patient care under the direction of the R.N.

Accountabilities

1. Prioritizes, organizes, and delivers patient and technical care in a timely manner as delegated by CP/RN.2. Assesses patient condition prior to initiation and during dialysis. Performs 30 minute checks of patient and documents any change in patient's condition.3. Interacts with health care team to support and reinforce patient/family teaching plan.4. Assists in planning department maintenance and shares responsibility for ensuring adequate supplies. Performs technical duties related to opening and closing of the unit and reuse procedures.5. Practices cost efficient use of supplies and linen. Follows established charge procedures for patient charge capture.6. Identifies potential problems, plans preventative intervention, and reports potential problems with equipment to the Dialysis Technician 2.7. Assesses water system and dialysis machine readiness. Performs technical duties with machines and water system under the direction of the Dialysis Technician 2 and Manager. Detects water or machine system difficulties, recognizes faulty or inoperable equipment and reports it to Dialysis Tech 2 for immediate repair.8. Answers unit call lights and responds to patient needs or communicates to appropriate member of healthcare team.9. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required• Two years of college with course work in science, medical electronics, or health science preferred

Experience• 1 year of medical experience, CNA, EMT, Phlebotomy or equivalent required

Licenses and Certifications• CAHT - State of California Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) required• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required• CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician preferred

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.