Renal Aide- Renal- Hemodialysis Department- Full Time

Duties:

Performs set up, stripping, cleaning, and disinfection of dialysis machines in Renal Hemodialysis Department, and as required in Critical Care.
Reprocesses Bicarbonate for Hemodialysis.
Assembles trays used to initiate and discontinue Hemodialysis.
Identifies, assesses, and communicates to the hemodialysis nurse discrepancies in the dialysis supplies identified to be used for a patient’s dialysis treatment.
Assumes responsibility to initiate on/off procedures for the water treatment system.
Stocks linen cupboards.
Stocks L-carts of dialysis supplies.
Provides assistance, as required, to porter patients, supplies, dialysis machines, lab specimens, and other non-nursing duties.
Identifies, assesses, and communicates safety concerns to the Renal Patient Care Supervisor or delegate.
Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff.

Qualifications:

Secondary school diploma.
Minimum 1 year of experience as Renal Dialysis Aide.

Experience:

Demonstrated ability to perform sterile/aseptic techniques, disinfection procedures, and articulate infection control standards

Ability:

Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in medical terminology.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, communicate effectively and collaborate with other team members.
Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
Must be physically capable of performing the job, which includes extended standing, walking, and lifting.
Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.a description.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.