Greenfield Health Systems Dialysis Clinical Tech (part-time days), Non Certified- Eastpointe Incenter Dialysis

 

 

Do you love patient focused healthcare? Do you want to develop real relationships with your patients? Do you like being part of a team that you can count on? Do you want to be part of an organization where you matter and can make a difference?

 

Working at Greenfield Health Systems is about making a difference-each and every day.

 

Come join our team. We’re hardworking, dedicated, and know that what we do, makes a difference. We pride ourselves on a culture where safety is number one and where a job well done does not go unnoticed. Our team members are always encouraged to become the best they can be through growth and education.

 

In addition to the great benefits provided by Henry Ford Health System, you will also have the opportunity to:

 

· Attend an annual Renal Care Symposium  that is free to our team members

· Further your career by participating in a new Graduate program or Nursing Program for Advancing Care (NPAC)

· Become Dialysis Certified

 

Think you have what it takes? Apply today!

 

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reports to the Head Nurse. Under supervision of nursing staff is responsible for the assessment and direct care of patients on hemodialysis. Will strive to fulfill the organization’s mission, vision, values, philosophy and goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates ability to assess and monitor patients on an ongoing basis (keeping in mind age-specific needs) and communicates information to appropriate team member.
• Demonstrates ability to respond in emergency situation.
• Reinforces education to patients
• Documents patient care and observations (e.g. flow sheets, AMA=s, incident reports).
• Demonstrates professional approach to job.
• Follows operational activities specific to assigned unit, (e.g. call-in times, breaks).
• Demonstrates acceptance of constructive criticism and direction from supervisors.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Reports to work in designated attire, (i.e. ID badge, lab coat, is neat, maintains proper hygiene).
• Communicates with other departments, agencies or service organizations.
• Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates ability to plan work activities.

• Demonstrates problem-solving methodologies for benefit of patients/significant others and the patient care area. Does so within scope of authority.

• Carries out doctors' orders within parameters of role.

• Follows infection control policies and procedures (e.g. hand washing, face shield and gloves).

• Demonstrates ability to minimize waste in assigned unit.

• In conjunction with team members, monitors and adjusts dialysis therapy to meet the needs of the patient (keeping in mind the age-specific needs of the population served).

• Serves as a resource referral for the patient.

• Maintains neat and safe work area.

• Demonstrates technical and task-oriented skills (e.g. cannulation, machine set-ups and disinfections).

• Performs blood-drawing procedures, (e.g. monthly labs, kinetic modeling, Hct, RBS and other special bloods).

• Under the delegation of the Medical Director and under nursing supervision:

  a. Administer normal saline solution via the extracorporeal system

  b. Administer per initiation of hemodialysis procedure 2% xylocaine subcutaneously.

  c. Administer via the extracorporeal system and/or via the cannulated access site the anticoagulant heparin in the dose prescribed by the physician and monitored by the nursing staff.

• Other duties as assigned.