Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join Rendevor Dialysis?

Rendevor Dialysis is a family owned and operated dialysis company founded over 30 years ago on the principle that everyone is entitled to quality care provided by talented clinicians.

What’s In It For You?

We pride ourselves in providing a caring, positive culture for our employees and sharing the experience with our clients.

We offer an extremely generous package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Fantastic employee benefit package
• Employer contribution to H.S.A
• F.S.A tax savings benefits
• A 4% dollar for dollar company match to the 401k plan with immediate vesting
• A very generous PTO accrual program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation program
• Annual holiday gift bags for all employees
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• STD/LTD/Voluntary Life
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Discounted auto and home insurance
• Discounted legal services program
• Health & Wellness Program with gift card giveaways
• ...and much more.

What You’ll Do

The certified clinical hemodialysis technician (CCHT) performs the home hemodialysis treatment procedure delivering safe, efficient care of the highest quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED
• National CCHT Certification
• Current CPR certification
• One-year clinical home hemodialysis experience preferred

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding
• Computer proficiency

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands basic renal function and the consequences of renal failure
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of treatment modalities available to ESRD patients
• Promotes the education of patients and their understanding of their disease and its treatment
• Understands and performs the home hemodialysis procedure according to Rendevor Dialysis policies and procedures
• Ensures that all safety checks are completed before initiation of dialysis treatment
• Monitors and records dialysis treatment parameters such as vital signs, weight changes, etc. and communicates information to licensed personnel according to Rendevor Dialysis policy and procedures
• Adheres to Rendevor Dialysis’s infection control policies and procedures understanding the hazards and consequences associated with failing to follow those procedures
• Performs thorough patient assessments, as evidenced by documentation and feedback to the licensed personnel
• Communicates significant information to appropriate team members and documents in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Obtains blood samples and culture specimens as ordered and performs routine tests
• Administers oxygen as necessary by cannula or mask under direction of the nurse
• Participates in CPR as needed
• Prepares treatment area prior to initiation of patient treatment and post patient treatment per Rendevor Dialysis policy and procedures
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift of patients as directed
• Helps to maintain a neat and clean environment
• Prepares, records and files laboratory reports as directed
• Performs all tasks necessary for the safe, smooth, and efficient operation of the unit
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee, and company information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Rendevor Dialysis policies
• Participates in the IDT and QAPI committee and attends meetings as needed and/or requested
• Identifies and reports concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice
• Participates in annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned, and required
• Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving
• Assists in building and maintaining a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations
• Promotes a teamwork approach by offering information, advice, and assistance to all unit staff members in a positive, courteous, and cooperative manner
• Checks email at least weekly and responds appropriately and timely ; uses company-provided email for all work-related email communications
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervision:

• This position will report directly to the Unit Leader.

Work Environment :

This job exists in a medical unit of a post-acute facility. This role may include exposure to chemicals and blood-borne pathogens. This role routinely involves the use of both medical and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to push, pull or lift supplies and products up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to work the full schedule which may range from five to fifteen hours in any given day, based on the unit requirements (i.e. patient census, staffing needs, etc.)

Rendevor Dialysis is an Equal- Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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