05 Oct
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Fraser Health
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Abbotsford
05 Oct
Fraser Health
Abbotsford
Salary: CAD $30.27 - $30.27 / hour We are currently hiring for Casual Renal Technicians to join our Renal Services team at the Hemo Dialysis Unit - Abbotsford Community (ACDU) located in Abbotsford, B.Four weeks of vacation to start ~ Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan ~Under the general supervision of the Manager, Clinical Operations, operates, sets up and monitors equipment during dialysis including preparing dialysis equipment for patient treatment, responding to alarms, problem solving equipment malfunctions and testing dialyzers; participates in quality improvement activities, maintains current knowledge of renal equipment and provides input into renal equipment purchases. Prepares dialysis equipment for patient treatment by performing duties such as attaching tubing, running infusion medicine through blood lines, calibrating and checking alarms and testing dialyzers; monitors equipment during dialysis; performs daily water verification test. Performs routine maintenance of dialysis machine and reverse osmosis (RO) equipment, including replacing pre-filters.
Provides instruction and training to staff in operating renal equipment by demonstrating safe and effective equipment usage to ensure staff are familiar with policies and procedures, proper operation and maintenance; participates in ongoing and in-service educational training programs. Transports hemodialysis machines and portable reverse osmosis units to other areas and assists with the set up for acute dialysis, as required.
Participates in quality improvement for the Renal Program to ensure optimal technical services are provided by performing duties such as identifying areas requiring improvement and making recommendations to the Manager, Clinical Operations.
Handles, stores and dispenses workplace hazardous materials and sharps in accordance with established procedures; Participates in the purchase of current renal equipment in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Operations and Biomedical Engineering staff. Maintains current knowledge of renal equipment through review of related journals and literature, attending training courses and/or conferences as required. Grade 12, plus two (2) years recently related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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📌 Renal Technician - Abbotsford Community (ACDU)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Abbotsford