GENERAL SUMMARY:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Administer normal saline solution via the extracorporeal system
b. Administer per initiation of hemodialysis procedure 2% xylocaine subcutaneously.
c. Administer via the extracorporeal system and/or via the cannulated access site the anticoagulant heparin in the dose prescribed by the physician and monitored by the nursing staff. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE