Health Technologists and Technicians, not listed separately
Industry:
Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Location:
St. Thomas
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma
Degree Title:
Hemo – Dialysis TechnicianPreferred
Career Level:
Experienced
(Non-Manager)
Minimum Experience:
1 Year
Maximum Experience:
3 Years
Job Description:
Position Summary:This person maintains an environment where safe and compassionate care is delivered consistent with the philosophy, standards, objectives, and policies of the Schneider Regional Medical Center and their receptive Department.Contributes to the quality of patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.Understands basic principles of water treatment and testing and provides care for unit population. Prepares dialysis machine per unit procedure, including set-up, priming and testing of equipment.Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatment per unit policy and reports any problems or complications to RN.Accurately collects, documents, and reports data (i.e. vital signs, weights) appropriately in the medical record.
Skills Required
Hazards & Physical Requirements:Risk of exposure to communicable diseases; blood and/or body fluids.Must be able to stand for up to 6 hours a day, walk up to 1 hour per day, and sit for up to 1 hour per day.Must be able to move 50-100 pounds with assistance.Education & Experience:Must have high school diploma or GED.Required current dialysis technician training certificate.Permanent staff members accepted into the dialysis technician position must obtain approved Hemodialysis Technician Certification within 18 months from their date of hireSpecific Requirements: Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer BLS certification.Knowledgeable and comfortable working with computers.
Company Name: Schneider Regional Medical Center
Company Description: Schneider Regional Medical Center – Three facilities, but one healthcare system operating with one vision – "to be the health care provider of choice to the residents of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean." Schneider Regional Medical Center is the umbrella entity for three U.S. Virgin Islands' facilities. Our three entities include:
The Roy Lester Schneider Hospital - serving medical needs of patients all over the Caribbean. Being the only hospital on the picturesque St. Thomas Island, we're a critical component in the overall health and welfare of the residents of the US Virgin Islands.
Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center - is the island of St. John's only 24-hour outpatient health center that offers primary and preventative care health services. This facility also provides services in women's health, well baby care, immunizations, radiology, nutritional counseling, laboratory, minor surgery, and community education programs.
The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute - a patient centered, 24,000 square foot state-of-the-art, comprehensive cancer center which provides a range of services from radiation oncology, surgical consultations, clinical research and support services in a single facility.
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