Job Description
Patient Care Dialysis Technician Job Summary This position is charged with assisting the nursing staff with the provision of care for the dialysis patient. Completed work and decisions made are performed under the supervision of the registered nurses and performed within established departmental guidelines. Work is assigned according to patient census and performed based on established departmental guidelines and policies and procedures set forth by UCDMC. #CA-SB
Apply By Date 9/23/2024 by 11:59pm Minimum Qualifications For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position. - Certified Clin Hemodialysis Tech (CCHT)
- California Department of Public Health Hemodialysis Technician Certification without restriction
- High school graduate or GED2
- Minimum three years previous experience in an acute dialysis setting
- Minimum three years previous experience as a dialysis technician, acute care experience preferred
- Able to stand for extended periods; able to see well enough to read gauges
- Knowledge of dialysis terminology
- Ability to obtain vital signs
- Ability to accurately read documents in the medical record and enter complete and accurate data into the electronic medical record
- Offer assistance and provide direction to visitors, patients, physicians, and families in a concise, sensitive, informative, and professional manner, keeping a positive and courteous tone
- Ability to safely lift 25 pounds and assist in moving patients, and to stand on feet over extended periods, assist with supply management as needed
Preferred Qualifications - Acute care experience preferred
Key Responsibilities - 50% - Patient Care
- 20% - Technical Responsibilities
- 10% - Coordination of Care
- 10% - Infection Control and Compliance
- 10% - Documentation
Department Overview Acute Renal Services is a hospital unit service department providing dialysis to adult and pediatric patients admitted to the hospital. Dialysis is either provided in a central service area for those patients stable enough to leave their units or at the patient bedside for those who are not. Renal Services also provides dialysis services and consultation to the pediatric population at the Shriners Hospital for Children. All types of dialysis are provided including intermittent, continuous, and peritoneal. Acute Renal Services is home to 26 registered nurses, 8 dialysis techs, and one unit service coordinator. Acute Renal Services has one of the highest percentages of advance certification nursing staff in the institution.
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $29.47 - $36.66
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 286
- UC Job Title: PAT CARE DIALYSIS TCHN 1
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 90%
- Shift Hours: 12 noon to 12 pm
- Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
- Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
- UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment
- Works overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements, floats to other areas and works weekends and holidays
Special Requirements
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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