Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPosted 2 months ago
Job Purpose / Objective: Assume the responsibility and accountability for hemodialysis patients using the nursing process, in coordination with other healthcare team/members to uphold and maintain a high standard of nursing care in this department, as required and prescribed Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities: - Maintain machine and equipment in conformance with manufacturer guideline and coordinate with the concerned Biomed for regular check or urgent need with appropriate documentation - Maintain adequate inventory of supplies. Ensure necessary documentation, i.e., purchase order and slip submitted to appropriate individual in a timely manner. - Collect necessary water sample per AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrument) Standards, review and interprets result notifying department head or designee of problematic result. - Ensure that water treatment system component is in proper operating condition. - Control and distribute all supplies in the unit. Keeping an inventory at appropriate level, i.e., dialyzer, bloodlines, AVF needle, dialysate, bibags and etc. - Participate in the evaluation of new equipment. - Maintain open verbal and written communication with all staff in matter if technical nature. - Support and promote excellence in patient/ family relations. - Telephone etiquette - Respond to all inquiries promptly and courteous - Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement of the unit. - Maintain and clean orderly work area. - Participate in periodic inventory count and accurately record and maintain all required logbook. - Troubleshoot mechanical problems with machines and equipment. - Prepare machine set-up dialyzer, assembles extracorporeal circuits and prepare dialysate according to protocol and dialysis prescription. - Test and set machine function, including alarms, conductivity and temperatures according to unit and manufacturer protocol. - Discard dialysis supplies and sanitizer/ disinfect equipment after procedure staff Nurse to transport patients to the designated unit or to the lobby of the hospital after treatment. - Help Staff Nurse to transport patient to the designated unit or to the lobby of the hospital after treatment. - Pickup errand such as supplies from stockroom, pharmacy and bring down specimen to laboratory - Maintain professional conduct, good communication skills and confidentiality in the care of patient - Adhere to all existing Infection Control Policies and at all times adhere to Internal Safety Precaution. - Provides individualized patient / family education as per their needs. - Support in organizing supplies in the unit. - Adhere to dress code policy. - Perform procedure within the infection control standards. - Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG. - Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity. - Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned with the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities. Requirements: Education/ Professional Qualification: - Certificate, preferably diploma or equivalent - Nursing or Nursing Assistant or Dialysis Technician Experience: - Two (2) years relevant experience, preferably working experience of tertiary hospital Dialysis
Maintain machine and equipment in conformance with manufacturer guideline and coordinate with Biomed for regular checks or urgent needs with appropriate documentation; Maintain adequate inventory of supplies with purchase orders and slips; Collect water samples per AAMI standards, review results, and notify department head of issues; Ensure water treatment system components are in proper operating condition; Control and distribute supplies in the unit and maintain inventory levels (dialyzer, bloodlines, AVF needles, dialysate, bibags, etc.); Participate in evaluation of new equipment; Maintain open verbal and written communication with staff on technical matters; Support patient/family relations and education; Adhere to infection control policies and safety precautions; Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement; Maintain clean and orderly work area; Conduct periodic inventory counts and log logs; Troubleshoot mechanical problems with machines; Prepare machine setup, dialyzer, extracorporeal circuits, and dialysate per protocol and prescription; Test machine function, alarms, conductivity, and temperatures per protocol; Dispose of dialysis supplies and sanitize equipment after procedures; Assist in transporting patients post-treatment; Pick up supplies and deliver specimens to laboratory; Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality; Adhere to dress code and infection control standards; Participate in person-centered care initiatives; Provide patient/family education; Organize unit supplies; Perform other duties within scope of practice.
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