
Medical Technician Job in Corpus Christi, Texas
Dialysis Technician - Hemodialysis
Company:CHRISTUS Health
Profession/Specialty:Medical Technician
Location:Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Summary:
To manage daily technical duties in the dialysis unit that aid and support in providing safe operation and monitoring of dialysis equipment. The technician participates in supporting the delivery of high quality, family centered and developmentally appropriate patient care at the unit level.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
- The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
- A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Responsibilities:
- Maintains clinical competency by ensuring that physiologic, psychosocial and developmental needs of the patient are met within a family-centered care environment.
- Prepares and disassembles hemodialysis equipment daily or as needed, according to procedure and dialysis prescription with 100% accuracy,
- Monitors the water purification system each patient shift for compliance with standards for water treatment used for dialysis described by AAMI standards (American Association of Medical Instrumentation) with 100% accuracy.
- Assists with the treatment of hemodialysis patients as assigned by the supervisory nursing staff in compliance with departmental standards.
- Maintains dialysis equipment according to prescribed procedures and with accountability for cost effective management while helping to ensure that the department achieves patient care goals.
- Maintains water treatment system by inspecting daily and ensuring that safety and quality control are in compliance with the standards for water treatment used for dialysis as described by the American Association of Medical Instrumentation and the Texas Department of Health.
- Prepares purchase orders within one week of request,
- Monitors par levels of supplies for the Central Distribution and Dialysis equipment and supply rooms at least weekly and ensures that adequate levels of supplies are stored appropriately.
- Maintains daily records on water treatment systems, machines and dialysis equipment.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with health care team and other hospital departments.
- Consults, as directed, with various hospital departments and outside vendors as directed by supervisory personnel to help maintain continuity of unit and departmental operational standards.
- Continuously maintains professional conduct and good communication skills and confidentiality in patient care that help to promote quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities as related to patient care and unit operations.
- Supports patient education goals of unit by demonstrating adherence to patient care policies and procedures as outlined by IDS and unit standards of care,
- Assists with educational activities, at least quarterly, that support unit annual educational goals.
- Manages time so that workflow is efficient and consistent,
- Performs tasks daily which help to maintain unit organization.
- Consolidates "non-stat" errands off of the unit to minimize work-flow interruption.
- Maintains an orderly work area,
- Submits copies of completed pharmacy requisitions, purchase order forms, machine quality control reports, Biomed reports by the first of the month to the Nurse Manager,
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years related dialysis experience
- BONENT certification preferred and/or CCHT
Experience
- Minimum of two years dialysis-related experience
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Work Type:
Full Time
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.