Job Summary: Department Administrator. May also report to: Charge RN or Team RN. Essential Responsibilities: + The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. + Equipment/Supply Care: + Set up and monitor dialysis machines and Reverse Osmosis system. + Prepare dialysate according to policy & procedure. + Assist in the maintenance of dialysis equipment. + Clean and sterilize equipment using hospital-approved disinfectant. + Monitor operation of equipment for leaks, restrict flow, and pump failures. + Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures. + Keep all equipment clean and operative. + Trouble shoots and performs minor equipment repair. + Perform quality control and safety checks of equipment and instruments and record findings. + Perform chemical testing and analyzing and record findings. + Document findings and report any malfunctioning equipment timely and appropriately. + Operates other equipment or machine such as glucometers, ph meter and various test strips for water quality testing. + Clean and sterilize equipment using hospital-approved disinfectant. + Performs QC of machine and document findings. + Stock, distribute and maintain supplies for hemodialysis patients. + Inventory, order and restock all supplies and equipment as required in unit. Clean and restock work area. + Quality Assurance + Know and comply with Infection Control policy and safety program + Administrative and other: + Maintain current licensure and certifications. + Attend conferences, huddles, meeting and in-service training programs. + Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanents Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures. + Know facility emergency plans and act appropriately in an emergency + Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. + Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position. Basic Qualifications: Experience + One year recent experience as a Hemodialysis Technician required. + Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education + High school diploma or equivalency required License, Certification, Registration + Hemodialysis Technician Certificate (California) + Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: + Under general supervision of the Department Administrator, Assistant Department Administrator, Charge Nurse, or Registered Hemodialysis Nurse. Prepare the unit for dialysis treatment, including setting up machines, quality control of equipment and simple troubleshooting of dialysis machines. Prepare and distribute concentrate solution as per departments policy and procedure. Perform supply inventory, ordering and re-stocking. Participates in QM, CQI and other unit projects. Clean and keep the unit safe and clutter free. Sterilize and clean dialysis machine and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned. + Completed a hemodialysis training program that is approved by the medical director and governing body, under the direction of a registered nurse, focused on the operation of kidney dialysis equipment and machines, and communication and interpersonal skills. + The training program must include the following subjects: + Principles of dialysis. + Water treatment and dialysate preparation. + Infection control. + Safety + Dialyzer reprocessing, if applicable. Preferred Qualifications: + N/A COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Hemodialysis Technician LOCATION: San Marcos, California REQNUMBER: 1404377 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.