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Henry Ford Health System Dialysis Assistant, 40 Hours, Lahser in Southfield, Michigan

GENERAL SUMMARY:

  • Responsible for performing stocking and custodial duties at an assigned dialysis unit. Responsible for assisting with implementation of Lean strategies.

  • Reports to the Dialysis Nurse Manager and or Technical Leader of the dialysis program, or the charge nurse in his/her absence.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Properly clean patient equipment and tear down machines. Maintains storage of supplies and equipment. Follows standard precautions and infection control policies and procedures for dialysis setting, including OSHA regulations and MSDS information sheets.

  • Demonstrates flexibility in work situation and functions as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates ability to plan work activities.

  • Treats patients and families with respect, dignity and compassion. Maintains neat clean and safe work area, which includes ancillary equipment.

  • Demonstrates professional approach to job. Responsible for helping minimize waste in assigned unit. Understands Lean principles.

  • Prepares blood samples for shipment. Responsible for the preparation, labeling cleaning/disinfecting and storage of bicarbonate and acid systems. Assists clinical staff as needed in treatment area, (e.g. holding needle sites, transporting, assist with weighing, etc). Performs water testing as required

  • Disinfects machine as required (date and time of disinfection if applicable). Functions consistently as a team member, positively contributing on a daily basis to the goals and objectives of the dialysis program as appropriate to the scope of position.

  • Complete all required and assigned in-services and online education and demonstrate incorporation of the teaching/learning as appropriate to position Act in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of the dialysis program Adhere rigorously to all infection control/infection prevention requirements Behave in a manner designed to contribute to a neat, clean, safe, compliant environment and appropriately speak up as needed regarding any potential concerns. Apply process-improvement principles to daily work and work area.

  • Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA safety and privacy requirements. Working in a continuous learning environment, actively participates in own learning, seeks to contribute to team and program learning as appropriate to position.

  • Communicates effectively with supervisor, other charge personnel, and team members, including medical leadership as appropriate to position.

  • Accept constructive criticism professionally. Adheres to team member standards and diversity principles and expectations, including deaf and hard of hearing guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Requires high school diploma or GED. Requires flexibility to work in a complex and changing environment.

    CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

  • Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

  • Ÿ Communication

  • Ÿ Ownership

  • Ÿ Understanding

  • Ÿ Motivation

  • Ÿ Sensitivity

  • Ÿ Excellence

  • Ÿ Teamwork

  • Ÿ Respect

    Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

    Must possess the following personal qualities:

    Ÿ Be self-directed

    Ÿ Be flexible and committed to the team concept

    Ÿ Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn

    Ÿ Be open to new learning experiences

    Ÿ Accepts and respects diversity without judgment

    Ÿ Demonstrates customer service values PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Stands and walks most of the time on duty. Works rotating shifts as necessary. Lifts and pushes patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs. Lifts and carries dialysate solution containers. May transport 55 gallon concentrate containers. May be subject to hazardous waste and materials.

Additional Information

  • Organization: Community Care Services

  • Department: NW Det Lahser Incenter Dial

  • Shift: Day Job

  • Union Code: Not Applicable

    Additional Details

    This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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