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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in the preparation of materials ie fistula kits, bloodlines, subkits, subclavian kits, etc. Ensure that all items required for dialysis treatment are in good condition prior to actual treatment,

2. Assists Dialysis Nurse in the preparation of the dialysis machine prior to treatment such as priming of bloodlines and dialyzer, and during pre- and post-dialysis weight

3. Assists in patient admission procedures such as taking of vital signs, preparation of documents

4. Assist in recording data in the NephroWeb to ensure that all pertinent clinical and patient information are kept updated

5. Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged, labeled, sealed according to policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material, prepares specimens for shipment and monitors delivery and submission of specimens and receipt of results

6. Reports malfunctioning dialysis equipment or apparatus such as Bp app, glucometer, thermometer, pulse ox, Glucometer to Charge Nurse, Team Leader or Unit Head

7. Ensures all patient stations, including machines and dialysis chairs, are clean and free of blood spills and other foreign matter.

8. Monitors vital signs as per doctor’s order; assess patient condition during treatment

9. Assist with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary and perform other patient care related errands such as getting medication from the refrigerator, getting blood for transfusion, getting dialyzers from the Dialysis Technicians, etc.

10. Assists nurses in receiving patients into the treatment area, transporting them into the dialysis station

11. Monitor patient admission for renal update, encode and submit necessary patient information to PRDR

12. Develops and maintains positive relationships through effective and timely communication with all customers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Underboard, BSN Graduate