360 HCS

Dialysis Technician

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Proficiency Scale

1 – No Experience
2 – Need Training
3 – Able to perform with supervision
4 – Able to perform independently

Dialysis Prescription & Machine Setup

Verify Correct Cannula, Dialysate, Dialyzer, Blood Flow Rate, Dialysate Flow Rate, Treatment Time, and Ultrafiltration Goal(Required)
Machine Setup and Priming(Required)
Initial Machine and Alarm Settings(Required)
Monitor and Document Vital Signs(Required)

Water & Dialysate Quality

Water Treatment System Checks(Required)
Dialysate Preparation and Testing(Required)
Pressure Changes During Hemodialysis(Required)
Changes in the Quality of Water Production(Required)
Transmembrane Pressure (TMP) and Membrane Permeability(Required)
Dialysate Temperature Troubleshooting(Required)
Dialysate Conductivity Troubleshooting(Required)

Patient Assessment

Pre/Post Treatment Vital Signs(Required)
Weight Assessment and Fluid Removal Calculation(Required)
Hepatitis Panel Review(Required)
Pain Assessment(Required)
Shortness of Breath(Required)
Cardiovascular Disease/Renal-GU Related Conditions(Required)
Monitoring During Treatment(Required)

Vascular Access Care

AV Fistula/Graft Cannulation(Required)
Accidental Dislodgement Prevention and Response(Required)
Catheter Connection/Disconnection (Under Supervision)(Required)
Pre-Dialysis Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Care(Required)
Assess Access Site for Patency(Required)
Signs of Access Site Infection(Required)

Complications & Safety

Hypotension Recognition and Response(Required)
Cramping Management(Required)
Clotting/Access Issues(Required)
Access Site Infection Monitoring(Required)
Infection Control and Aseptic Technique(Required)
Medication Safety(Required)
Seizure Management(Required)
Emergency Response Protocols(Required)
AED/Defibrillator Use(Required)

Post-Treatment & Reuse

Post Treatment Access Care, Dressing, and Bleeding Monitoring(Required)
Dialyzer Reuse: Rinsing, Cleaning, Performance Testing, and Disinfection(Required)
Equipment Disinfection/Reprocessing(Required)

Laboratory, Medication & Documentation

Package and Send Specimens to Laboratory Facility(Required)
Heparin Administration(Required)
Treatment Flow Sheet Documentation(Required)
Supply Inventory Management(Required)

Age Specific Competencies

Newborn/Neonatal (birth – 30 days)(Required)
Infant (30 days-1 year)(Required)
Toddler (1-3 years)(Required)
Preschool (3-5 years)(Required)
School Age Children (5-12 years)(Required)
Adolescent (12-17 years)(Required)
Young Adults (18-44 years)(Required)
Middle Adults (45-64 years)(Required)
Older Adults (>65 years)(Required)

Authorizations