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As a Dialysis Technician II, you will provide specialized support for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) treatments for critically ill patients in the ICU and throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include preparing and packaging dialysate solutions and baths, performing bacteriological sampling of dialysis equipment and related systems, maintaining treatment supplies, and ensuring equipment functions properly. In this role, you may also assist with clinical research projects, contributing to the advancement of patient care and dialysis practices.
A caregiver in this role works 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 p.m. -- 6:30 a.m., with a rotating schedule that includes weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday, reflecting a 365-day operational schedule.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) procedures on acutely ill patients.
Perform and support Continuous Renal Replacement therapies (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF, SCUF and ECMO) in the ICUs and O.R's by preparing dialysis solutions, setting up machines and attaching the treatment to the patient for 24-hour continuous therapy and serving as a 24-hour resource for the ICU nurses for any alarms or questions regarding the patient's therapy.
Perform technical support responsibilities that include preparing, transferring, and packaging dialysis mixtures and baths (acid and bicarb).
Assist with basic equipment usage issues and troubleshooting.
Draw bio samples of equipment and systems.
Clean and disinfect equipment, reusable jugs, and systems.
Receive and stock delivered supplies.
Responsible for doping Potassium in acid concentrate jugs.
Refill jugs with needed dialysis solutions.
Make packaging and deliver CRRT dialysate bags.
Conduct 5S zone responsibilities.
Teach and support other employees and personnel.
Assist with research projects as needed.
Monitor and chart the central water system.
Assist with clinical research projects.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Certified by the current State as a Certified Dialysis Technician (CDT) and maintain current certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Two years of prior Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Prior experience in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Two years of outpatient experience
Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination to perform dialysis procedures. .
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids on a daily basis.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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