Renal Dialysis Technician jobs in Somerset, NJ

Renal Dialysis Technician under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs required monitoring and duties during patient dialysis treatment. Prepares machine and solutions according to protocol. Being a Renal Dialysis Technician monitors patient before, during, and after treatment. Administers prescribed treatment according to physician and nursing orders. Additionally, Renal Dialysis Technician documents all treatment details as required. Ensures patient safety and comfort during treatment. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and may require the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) or be required to be working towards the certification. Typically reports to a registered nurse. The Renal Dialysis Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Renal Dialysis Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Home Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Kenvil, NJ FULL_TIME
  • POSITION FEATURES:

    Located in Livingston, NJ

    Active RN (Registered Nurse) license required

    Two years Dialysis experience required


    PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

    The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP).  This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

    • Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
    • Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.
    • Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
    • Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients.
    • Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
    • Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
    • Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
    • Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
    • Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
    • Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
    • Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.
    • Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. 
    • Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.  
    • Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.  
    • Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of equipment, patients and assisting with ambulation.  Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
    • This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
    • The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. 
    • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. 
    • May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
    • Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.
    • Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.
    • The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.
    • May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
    • Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.

    SUPERVISION:

    Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following:

    •  Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
    •  Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN.
    •  Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.

    EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

    • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
    • Current appropriate state licensure.
    • Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
    • Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

    EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

    • Entry level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN.
    • Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)
    • Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred).

     

    EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

    Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.


    About the Company:
    Fresenius Medical Care


    Fresenius Medical Care North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, located in Bad Homburg, Germany. Through our dialysis services entity, Fresenius Medical Services, we operate more than 2,100 outpatient dialysis clinics in the U.S. Our Renal Therapies Group is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a variety of dialysis products and equipment, including dialysis machines, dialyzers and other dialysis-related supplies.

    Company Size:
    10,000 employees or more


    Industry:
    Healthcare Services


    Founded:
    1996


    Website:
    http://fmcna.com/


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Home Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN
  • FRESENIUS
  • Kenvil, NJ FULL_TIME
  • POSITION FEATURES:Located in Livingston, NJActive RN (Registered Nurse) license requiredTwo years Dialysis experience requiredPURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Dialysis Nurse Supervisor - Charge Nurse Manager
  • DAVITA
  • Bound Brook, NJ FULL_TIME
  • 2121 US HIGHWAY 22, Bound Brook, New Jersey, 08805, United States of America ***$15K Retention Bonus - Dialysis Charge Nurse Experience Required*** DaVita is Hiring a Dialysis Nurse Supervisor (Charge...
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Technician
  • Paul Miller Volkswagen
  • Bernardsville, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job title Service Technician Reports to Service Manager Job purpose A Service Technician is responsible for the actual service and/or repair of vehicles assigned to him by service management (Service ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Technician
  • Pep Boys
  • Bridgewater, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Position SummaryA Technician must professionally inspect, diagnose and repair tire and automotive services, while delivering an excellent customer experience. They must explain technical diagnoses and...
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TECHNICIAN
  • Midas SHINDE
  • RANDOLPH, NJ OTHER
  • We are dedicated to providing quality services to customer vehicles in the areas of inspection, diagnosis and repair We are looking for automotive technicians/mechanics that are able to work independe...
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Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
  • Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize ind...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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inpatient RN
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Care Technician- PCT Hospital Services
  • DaVita Inc.
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 3001 Hadley RdUnit 5-B, South Plainfield, New Jersey, 07080-1109, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Patient C...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Care Technician
  • DaVita Inc.
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 920 Hamilton StSuite C3, Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technici...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Care Technician
  • DaVita Inc.
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • Atlantic AKC6 Industrial Way West Suite B, Eatontown, New Jersey, 07724, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Pa...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Technician (Night)
  • Hired by Matrix
  • Plainsboro Township, NJ
  • Do you want more than just another job? Are you ready to team up with an organization that values your contributions? Th...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
  • Primo Healthcare Services LLC
  • Toms River, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description The Primo Healthcare Services' Dialysis Technicians are responsible for providing direct...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Care Technician 1
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Kenilworth, NJ
  • PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functionsas part of the Inpatient Services Hemodialysis Health Care team in providing safe and effect...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Somerset is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 22,083. Somerset housed one of the first Marconi Wireless Stations in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 6.444 square miles (16.692 km2), including 6.327 square miles (16.388 km2) of land and 0.117 square miles (0.304 km2) of water (1.82%)....
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Income Estimation for Renal Dialysis Technician jobs
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