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SUMMARY

In this position, as directed, takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, intake/output measurements, blood pressure and pulse oximetry.
Provides care to the patient requiring specimen collection and/or with skin care and nutritional needs, patients requiring basic dialysis procedures, and patients with acute chronic renal failure form young adult to geriatric.

Join the Massena Hospital (MH) team and be part of our mission to provide top-notch healthcare to our community! Massena Hospital is a vital part of our community, offering exceptional healthcare services in a welcoming and compassionate environment. We are an acute care facility with 25 beds, providing a wide range of medical, surgical, and pediatric care.

STATUS: Full time

LOCATION: SLH American Renal

DEPARTMENT: Dialysis

SCHEDULE: 10 hour day shift

ATTRIBUTES

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Previous experience with dialysis technician

Preferred: Previous experience with dialysis water treatment system

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cannulates arteriovenous fistulas or arteriovenous grafts. Is aware and understands the policies and procedures regarding these procedures.

Initiates and discontinues dialysis treatments on patients. Is aware and understands the policies and procedures regarding these procedures. Notifies supervising nurse of any signs and/or symptoms displayed by the patient to indicate negative reactions to treatment. Operates and troubleshoots dialysis machines used in the clinic.

Assists with positioning, lifting, and turning patient with proper body mechanics, applying or utilizing special equipment as necessary, and ambulating the patient as directed.

Assists with care for the newly admitted, transferred, and discharged patient or expired patient (post mortem care).

Strives to maintain a patient’s maximum level of independence and encourages family participation.

Assists other team members in accomplishment of patient care and/or clinic tasks.

Documents/communicates care consistently and timely to RN to include any changes observed in condition or

behavior of patient.

Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, stocked, and functional environment by reporting equipment that is out of order.

Performs in crisis and emergency while maintaining a positive calm approach.

Assists in providing coverage a Water Technician which includes:

Maintaining a safe and accessible water supply for hemodialysis

Providing a reprocessed dialyzer for patient hemodialysis treatment

Maintaining supply inventory to ensure hemodialysis treatments can be initiated/completed ​

UNION:

CSEA - Civil Service Employees Association (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - 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; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$20.18 - $27.29

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.