Extra Help - Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Extra Help - Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis

This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Dialysis

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024011

Posting Close Date:

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Extra Help Hemodialysis Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Hemodialysis Technician provides care and takes the initiative to improve hemodialysis patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self, and colleagues, the Hemodialysis Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills Dialysis unit and UI Health organizational goals.

The primary function of this position is to give dialysis therapy to patients with renal failure. The work schedule will be rotating mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Delivers and performs dialysis therapy including tasks involving patient care during the therapy such as monitoring the emotional, physical, physiological and chemical condition of the patient, ensuring the stability of the patient through proper techniques and recording the data on the hemodialysis flow sheet.
  • Discontinues treatment, gathers and provides reports of patients’ status to the appropriate service and/or in writing at the designated areas, all important information of the proceeding hemodialysis treatment.
  • Initiates treatment via venipuncture or by the sterile connection of a double lumen catheter
  • Performs Point of Care testing as assigned.
  • Measures and records vital signs and notifies RN of any abnormalities/changes. Obtains and records pre-treatment data from the patient, calculates the amount of weight to be removed, and follows the complete Renal Physician’s dialysis prescription until the hemodialysis procedure has been completed.
  • Notifies the nurses of unusual changes in the patient’s condition. Reacts under emergency conditions to acute changes in the condition of the patient including possible cardiac arrest procedures
  • Participates in all training programs and dialysis rounds.
  • Complies with UI Health infection control guidelines and other regulatory requirements
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Possession of at least one valid certification:
  • Nephrology Nursing Certification (NNCC) as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
  • Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician/Technologist (CHT)
  • National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO) with a Certification in Clinical Nephrology Technology (CCNT)
  • Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

    • Preferred Qualifications
    Current BLS certification required. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
    Bilingual, English/Spanish speaking preferred.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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