Reporting to the Manager of Brightshores Cancer Center, Oncology, and Dialysis, the Dialysis Assistant plays a key role in the Dialysis Unit by supporting the Interdisciplinary Team to provide quality patient care.
SKILLS / ABILITIES / QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Previous Dialysis training and experience
Ability to understand written and verbal job instruction
Secondary School Diploma
Knowledge of and proven application of aseptic technique
Working knowledge of computers
Functional ability to set up, prime, clean and move dialysis machines
Ability to lift supplies and equipment up to 25lbs and assist with patient lifts/transfers
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
Demonstrated knowledge of nursing computer applications (i.e. order entry)
Ability to provide relief coverage
Demonstrated effective communication skills
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a protected and healthy work workplace
Preferred
Successful completion of a health-related college program
Previous experience with supply management including inventory
Previous computer application experience including order entry