State of Washington Classified Job Specification

Definition

Prepare, assemble, operate and monitor equipment used for dialysis/pheresis treatments; compound dialysis solutions and concentrates; repair patient catheters.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under general direction, prepare, assemble and preset dialysis equipment, materials and pheresis apparatus at the patient’s bedside to perform various pheresis procedures/treatments; compound, manufacture, label and dispense dialysis solutions and concentrates for use in treatments; repair catheters for patients undergoing dialysis, apheresis, intravenous feeding, or chemotherapy treatments.

Typical Work

Assemble, prepare, prime and preset dialysis equipment and materials at patient bedside;

Manufacture and dispense dialysis solution which includes calculating, measuring pre-weight of dry chemicals, mixing in distilled water and verifying through chemical analysis for accuracy;

Make changes in dialysis solution composition by compounding any additions such as 50% dextrose, potassium, calcium and heparin; adjust dialysis solutions pH or concentrates;

Maintain dialysis equipment in a functional state through prescribed preventative maintenance; calibrate monitoring systems, replace worn materials, and use appropriate methods of disinfection;

Observe patient tolerance and report changes to physician in charge; make equipment adjustments to avoid adverse patient affect;

Repair external portion of various types of catheters (blood accesses) for patients undergoing dialysis, apheresis, intravenous feeding, or chemotherapy; make adjustments to sizes of catheters not commercially available;

Assemble special surgical trays utilizing aseptic techniques including catheters used for various vascular accesses or peritoneal catheters;

Design, fabricate, operate and maintain specialized apparatus for research purposes;

Transport dialysis solutions and materials to, and conduct treatments at, other institutions;

Participate in training Dialysis/Pheresis Technician Trainees and other medical staff;

Maintain inventory of supplies;

Participate in Quality Assurance Program for the service unit;

May participate as a guest speaker on dialysis technology;

Perform other duties as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Desirable Qualifications

An associate’s degree with emphasis in chemistry, biology, or medical sciences AND two years’ experience in a medical laboratory to include one year in a dialysis/pheresis laboratory at the level of Dialysis/Pheresis Technician Trainee.

Equivalent education/experience.

Class Specification History

New classification: adopted March 4, 2026; effective March 5, 2026; salary range 56.