DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prepares (e.g. rinses, disinfects) machines and equipment prior to hemodialysis treatments, removes disposables and cleans the station after each treatment, cleans/disinfects dialysis machines according to procedure;
2. Calibrates reprocessing machines prior to the start of every shift and collects used dialyzers in assigned area in order to prevent and control spillage and contamination;
3. Reprocesses used dialyzers and assesses these in terms of acceptability, labels these and records its re-use number, ensures these are monitored and stored in an orderly manner;
4. Monitors maintenance records and conducts regular consultations with clinic staff to ensure that preventive and predictive maintenance of dialysis machines and equipment are carried out;
Coordinates repairs on dialysis machines and equipment with Technical Services personnel; provides assistance when necessary;
6. Prepares consumables needed for treatment, assists the Staff Nurse during water testing at the beginning of every shift and coordinates replenishment of stocks to ensure availability of Stock Room supplies;
7. Prepares progress reports on the utilization rate, maintenance history and pending repairs of all machines and equipment in the clinic;
8. Assists Staff Nurses in pre- and post- dialysis assessment of patients, emergency operational procedures and conduct of cardiopulmonary resuscitation on patients during cardiac arrest situations; Provides appropriate documentation, when and where applicable;
9. Assists nurses in receiving patients into the treatment area, transporting them into the dialysis station, recording patients’ vital signs prior to treatment, weighing them before and after treatment;
10. Assists the Unit Head in coordinating with the Purchasing Group on the delivery status of machinery/equipment parts ordered and updates maintenance records accordingly;
11. Assists in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the clinic’s facilities; ensures that Stock Room items are secure