Advanced Clinical Technician - Mentor

• Successfully completes the CDC orientation class for “Training the Adult Learner”
• Assesses the trainee’s learning needs and provides appropriate educational opportunities
• Plans and monitors an individual’s orientation in conjunction with Education Department
• Documents the trainee’s progress via the required orientation paperwork, anecdotal notes and/or email
• Provides feedback to the trainee via daily verbal and/or written progress reports
• Meets weekly with trainee and Facility Manager to review performance using constructive criticism
• Facilitates the trainee’s socialization to the workplace
• Demonstrates knowledge of all CDC policies and procedures; teaches trainee to consistently follow all CDC policies and procedures
• Acts as a clinical resource to trainee and other staff members
• Facilitates a good relationship between trainees and patients
• Follows patient schedule to allow adequate time for training and orientee development
• Demonstrates ability to remain focused on, and attentive to, trainee through each training session
• Attends bi-annual meetings offered through the Education Department

• Performs all duties of the Dialysis Technician (see Dialysis Technician job description)
• Demonstrates knowledge of the water room and SDS policies and procedures, and able to troubleshoot and intervene, if necessary
• Collaborates with charge RN to ensure tasks are completed
• Acts as a clinical resource to the staff and an expert resource for patient care policies and procedures
• Attends and provides education to staff
• Is an active member of a facility-based initiative and exhibits leadership within that group
• Documents all patient data obtained while providing care, along with patient’s response, in a complete, accurate and timely fashion
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in all interactions.  Expectations of behavior and attitude include:  willingness to accept change, provide feedback and support CDC operational imperatives
• Communicates appropriately with staff and provides care with professionalism adhering to the CDC House Rules and Pledge
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement and has knowledge of all required standards and responsibilities
• Participates in at least two CQI projects per year and any additional projects, as needed
• Performs staff proficiency/competency checks, as assigned
• Continually acts as a mentor with new employees to encourage quality care and staff retention. Assists with BONENT preparation for new Dialysis Technicians
• Continually reviews policies and procedures and communicates changes/updates, as needed
• Provides a designated staff in-service, as needed
• Acts in a leadership role with emergency drills as scheduled, ER take off, pyrogen reaction, mock CPR
• Demonstrates active participation on facility team, completes projects timely and professionally
• Accepts additional duties, as needed

• OCDT Certification
• Minimum of two (2) years patient care experience required with at least one (1) year at CDC preferred
• Successful completion of ACT pre-assessment
• Excellent clinical, technical and interpersonal skills as demonstrated by having achieved a rating of “meets or exceeds expectations” on the most recent performance evaluation
• Must be in, and maintain, “good standing” status for performance and attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management, coworkers, and patients
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to organize time and priorities in order to meet various deadlines
• Starting Salary is between $20.00 - $26.00 per hour (DOQ)

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