Dialysis Patient Care Technician (#RH2060)
$19.80-$24.06 Hourly / $3,431.15-$4,170.58 Monthly / $41,173.84-$50,047.07 Yearly

Under general supervision, performs non-professional nursing hemodialysis procedures; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

Incumbents in this class are responsible for following clearly established procedures in assisting licensed and professional nursing and medical staff in-patient care. Incumbents may administer medication and operate dialysis technology, under the supervision of a registered nurse and licensed physician within limitation established by law or regulations. An incumbent in this class is a Certified Hemodialysis Technician as issued by the State of California.

• Prepares the dialyzer and dialysis delivery system for use as prescribed; monitors all equipment in use for correct functioning. 
• Conducts chronic hemodialysis procedures using sterile techniques; initiates and terminates dialysis; monitors equipment and makes necessary adjustments; disassembles dialysis units; disposes of waste materials; cleans component parts with sterile solutions. 
• Monitors patients during dialysis and after each treatment; notifies professional staff of atypical symptoms. 
• Records and tabulates patient and equipment data for records and reports; contributes to team patient care planning and follow-up to achieve goals. 
• May administer limited medications under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician and within written limitations established by law or regulations. 
• Complies with established hospital policies and procedures and state mandates. Performs patient care or other duties as assigned.

Education: Completion of a hemodialysis technician training program approved by the State of California.

Basic arithmetic, basic hygiene and health standards; non-professional nursing dialysis procedures; use of artificial kidney and dialysis delivery systems; institutional safety procedures including safe lifting and aseptic techniques; hospital infection control practices; names, uses and care of patient care supplies.

Operate highly specialized dialysis delivery systems; take accurate instrument readings and measurements; maintain records; administer prescribed hemodialysis medications; attend to the personal needs of the physically and mentally ill; take and record vital signs; deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully; communicate effectively with patients and others, both orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, nurses and others.

Mobility-Operate a dialysis machine; frequent standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, stooping, and reaching overhead; Lifting-Lifting of 30 pounds or more; Vision-Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work; Dexterity-Frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent public contact; occasional exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death; occasional working alone; Special Requirements-May require working shifts/weekends/nights/overtime; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; frequent risk of exposure to hazardous materials, fumes, poor ventilation, and indoor cold/heat; occasional exposure to variable weather conditions.