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Hemodialysis Technician

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Decatur, GA

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SKILLS
Blood-Borne Pathogens, Dialysis, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Genetics, Healthcare, Hemodialysis, High School Diploma, Infectious Diseases, LaTeX Typesetting, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Waste, Nursing, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Quality Control, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Typing, Water Quality Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Decatur, GA
POSTED
Today


Overview



Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs • Family-focused benefits • Wellness incentives • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more

Description

+ Under direct supervision, prepares dialysis and Reverse Osmosis equipment before each hemodialysis session; + Cleans and sterilizes machines per protocol after each dialysis session; + Delivers equipment and supplies to patient room as scheduled; + Assists nurse with set up and break down of equipment in patient room before and after hemodialysis; + Performs quality control procedures (e.g., machine and water testing, routine maintenance) on machines; + Performs supply inventory, ordering and restocking; + Works cooperatively with staff and other departments in maintaining hemodialysis standards of care; + Supports compliance with departmental policies and procedures; + Maintains confidentiality; + May assist RN with annulation and removal of needles from grafts and fistulas; + May initiate and discontinue hemodialysis treatments under the RN supervision in the dialysis unit only; + Supports compliance with department policies and procedures; + Performs quality control procedures (e.g., machine and water testing, routine maintenance) on machines; + And maintains confidentiality. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + High school diploma or equivalent. + Completion of a dialysis preparation course AND one year of patient care experience in a dialysis facility or acute dialysis setting OR two years of patient care experience in a dialysis facility or acute dialysis setting. + Certification as a hemodialysis technician is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Decatur Hospital_

Campus Location

_Decatur, GA, 30033_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Decatur_

Department

_DEC-Dialysis_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_163549_

Job Category

_Clinical & Nursing Support_

Schedule

_6:30a-7p_

Standard Hours

_36 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $19.85/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $23.60/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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