The Hemodialysis (HD) Technician functions as a member of the Patient Care Team under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse to provide and document
care. Patient care activities involved in the role include assisting patients to complete activities of daily living (ADLs), maintain mobility, and ensure safety. The HD
Tech provides technical support, orders supplies and equipment, monitors the main reverse osmosis (RO) water system.
A. Data Collection: The HD Tech collects and documents pertinent data relative to the patient’s health. 1. Collects and monitors vital signs and weight throughout the peri-dialysis process.
Identify side of patient dialysis access pre-procedure to determine practical setup of dialysis machine.
B. Planning: The HD Tech provides input to support the care planning and the nursing report process.
Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care.
Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.
C. Patient Care Delivery: The HD Tech provides personal and restorative care to patients and families. (Preceptor--list strengths/areas of opportunity in orientation progress notes)
Assists the patient with toileting, oral and skin care, while protecting patient privacy and dignity.
Assists the patient with eating and hydration, recording accurate intake and output, and utilizing oral feeding techniques as assigned.
Assists the patient with ambulation and use of assistive/prosthetic devices, incorporating safe patient handling techniques.
Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care.
Demonstrates aseptic technique, standard and transmission-based precautions for infection control. 6. Identifies and uses the appropriate cleaning solutions for the various equipment and surfaces.
Practices according to hospital policy and within the limitations of unlicensed assistive care.
D. Communication: The HD Tech communicates patient progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
Reports details related to patient progress or abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
Documents dialysis care data in the patient record.
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This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.