State of Washington Classified Job Specification

Definition

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

Distinguishing Characteristics

Regularly assign, instruct, and check the work of others; assist in coordinating the operation of the laboratory. 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

Coordinate the work of employees to ensure patient needs are met;

Participate in hiring decisions and assist with performance evaluations;

Provide training to Dialysis/Pheresis Technician Trainees and other medical staff;

Prepare reports of departmental activities; maintain records of procedures, revenue and other related statistical data;

Perform billing for affiliated services;

Order equipment and materials; 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 three years’ experience in a medical laboratory to include one year in a dialysis/pheresis laboratory at the level of Dialysis/Pheresis Technician.

Class Specification History

New classification: adopted March 4, 2026; effective March 5, 2026; salary range 59.