Dialysis Technician
DaVita harbor view at home
Suffolk
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Participated in performance improvement activities as required by facility policy.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Performed routine maintenance on dialysis equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Managed inventory of dialysis supplies and reordered as necessary.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
- Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.