GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for performing stocking and custodial duties at an assigned dialysis unit. Responsible for assisting with implementation of Lean strategies. Reports to the Dialysis Nurse Manager and or Technical Leader of the dialysis program, or the charge nurse in his/her absence.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Properly clean patient equipment and tear down machines. Maintains storage of supplies and equipment. Follows standard precautions and infection control policies and procedures for dialysis setting, including OSHA regulations and MSDS information sheets.
Demonstrates flexibility in work situation and functions as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates ability to plan work activities.
Treats patients and families with respect, dignity and compassion. Maintains neat clean and safe work area, which includes ancillary equipment. Demonstrates professional approach to job. Responsible for helping minimize waste in assigned unit.
Understands Lean principles. Prepares blood samples for shipment. Responsible for the preparation, labeling cleaning/disinfecting and storage of bicarbonate and acid systems. Assists clinical staff as needed in treatment area, (e.g. holding needle sites, transporting, assist with weighing, etc). Performs water testing as required.
Disinfects machine as required (date and time of disinfection if applicable). Functions consistently as a team member, positively contributing on a daily basis to the goals and objectives of the dialysis program as appropriate to the scope of position
Complete all required and assigned in-services and online education and demonstrate incorporation of the teaching/learning as appropriate to position Act in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of the dialysis program Adhere rigorously to all infection control/infection prevention requirements Behave in a manner designed to contribute to a neat, clean, safe, compliant environment and appropriately speak up as needed regarding any potential concerns.
Apply process-improvement principles to daily work and work area. Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA safety and privacy requirements. Working in a continuous learning environment, actively participates in own learning, seeks to contribute to team and program learning as appropriate to position.
Communicates effectively with supervisor, other charge personnel, and team members, including medical leadership as appropriate to position. Accept constructive criticism professionally. Adheres to team member standards and diversity principles and expectations, including deaf and hard of hearing guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Requires high school diploma or GED. Requires flexibility to work in a complex and changing environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Stands and walks most of the time on duty. Works rotating shifts as necessary.
Lifts and pushes patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs. Lifts and carries dialysate solution containers. May transport 55 gallon concentrate containers.
May be subject to hazardous waste and materials.
Additional Information
Organization: Community Care Services
Department: St Joseph - Incenter
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
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Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
