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Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
Job Responsibility
Provides patient care under direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse
Promotes and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean working environment
With documented competency may set up and prime equipment for renal replacement therapies
Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being
Evaluates vascular access for patency
Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight
Performs vascular access cannulation
Responsible for calculating and entry of dialysis machine programming
Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders
Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory
Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention
Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion
Reports any change or unusual findings to RN
Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status
Evaluates patients’ vascular access during treatment
Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings
Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation