Job Description:

Location:

Hollywood, Florida


At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.



Summary:



Works under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse to perform a variety of technical procedures for the patient's dialysis. Provides safe, effective and compassionate care that is consistent with state and federal regulations and dialysis policies, procedures and guidelines, and within the scope of practice.



Responsibilities:



Initiates and monitors patient treatment; may cannulate patient to begin treatment as directed by the licensed professional and as per state guidelines.Discontinues treatment as directed by the licensed professional and as per state guidelines.Starts up the Reverse Osmosis water system, completing required water quality monitoring tests, prior to initiation of dialysis. Prepares hemodialysis equipment: sets up and tests equipment, primes machine, strings machine with tubing, checks supplies and stock.Disinfects treatment area according to facility policy and procedure between treatments. Properly disposes of biohazards following policies and CDC guidelines for infection control.Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse professionals, delivers hemodialysis treatment to assigned patients as prescribed, including all aspects of the procedure.Documents all activities related to the patient treatment on the hemodialysis flow sheet.



Competencies:



ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL - ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR



Education and Certification Requirements:



High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)



Additional Job Information:



Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of six (6) months of clinical work. Prior proven experience in renal area relevant to patient. Prior experience in a patient care setting, healthcare industry or comparable experience.



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%


• Climbing = 40%


• Keyboard Entry = 80%


• Kneeling = 60%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Reaching = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%


• Running = 40%


• Sitting = 60%


• Squatting = 80%


• Standing = 80%


• Walking = 80%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 40%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%


• Dust = 60%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%


• Hazardous Medication = 80%


• Latex = 0%


• Computer Monitor = 80%


• Domestic Animals = 40%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 40%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 40%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 40%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%


• Potential Electric Shock = 40%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 40%


• Radiation = 0%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:



Days



Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.


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