Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.
Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, hospital policy, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment, to include second verification as required.
Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.
Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital nurses.
Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.
Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.
Clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.
Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.
Use personal protective equipment as necessary.
Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures, as required by hospital.
