Description

• Prepare hemodialysis machines for patient use, set up with appropriate dialyzer and concentrates using aseptic technique. At conclusion of treatment, tear down system, clean and sanitize machines.  
• Perform monthly sanitization of central water system
• Maintain accurate records on the central water system including sanitization, DI tank changes, carbon bed changes, and repairs by vendor.
• Participate in the yearly competency validation of staff by the development of audit tools or by performing observations for skill verification
• Develop productive working relationships with departments that frequently interact with dialysis 
• Function as a technical / water expert for unit and other dialysis facilitate
• Take initiative to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and/or self-identified developmental needs.
• Review monthly report on equipment due for PM and assist in making equipment available to clinical engineering.
• Verify that routine safety, maintenance and cleaning procedures are performed and documented on hemodialysis machines.
• Ensure that cultures and endotoxins are obtained on hemodialysis machines as per unit policy.
• Verify that hemodialysis machine results meet AAMI standards. 
• Review culture / endotoxin reports with Medical Director at monthly meeting.
• Coordinate with the charge nurse the preparation of dialysis machines to ensure that equipment is available and ready for use when needed.
• Track Phoenix meters, send for PM and recalibration as per schedule.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives
• Serve as the resource person on the operation and maintenance of the central water system.  
• Serve as the resource for all staff on the operation and maintenance of portable reverse osmosis machines and hemodialysis machines.  
• Provide instruction on care and operation of dialysis equipment
• Participate in the orientation of new staff
• Know and practice procedures related to hazardous waste disposal and chemical usage.
• Inventory supplies not managed through Central Distribution.  
• Order supplies to maintain stock levels through eProcurement.
• Ensure compliance with all ESRD regulations related to water treatment, machine use, environmental safety.  
• Participate in the evaluation of new dialysis equipment
• Verify that routine safety, maintenance and cleaning procedures are performed and documented on all water systems
• Ensure documentation is complete related to required readings and status of water systems
• Ensure that readings are within parameters and water is safe for use
• Ensure that monthly water cultures and endotoxin samples are obtained from all water treatment systems and sent
• Verify that culture and endotoxin results meet AAMI standards 
• Ensure that machines that do not meet standards are removed from service until standards are met
• Ensure that water analytics are obtained on all water treatment systems yearly
• Maintain organized records and monitor for trends
• Review culture / endotoxin reports and other records with Medical Director at monthly meeting
• Appropriately respond to emergent situations i.e. central water system failure, to ensure appropriate / safe treatment of patients

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous hospital or medical training (LPN, EMT, medical assistant, nursing assistant, etc.) preferred.
• Successful completion of the UPMC clinical dialysis technician training program, CPR/BLS certification

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