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MeQrez Health Services is a share company incorporated in October 2020 with the aim of strengthening the health sector of Ethiopia. Its primary focus is to have companies in the health sector to help alleviate the health burden of the country with projects such as General Hospital, Chain of Pharmacies, Imaging & Diagnosis Center, Import and Export of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Consumables. MeQrez at its first phase, have pledged to bring smiles on the faces of ailing customers by providing highest customer care with affordable-cost and high-quality medication in Ethiopia by Ethiopians. MeQrez General Hospital is now looking to hire experienced candidates who are visionary to contribute a positive impact in team of MeQrez on the following job positions.

Major Responsibilities of this role:

• Completes dialysis session intake form;
• Adjusts dialysis machine as per patient needs;
• Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed;
• Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data and reviews patient records prior to dialysis;
• Conduct pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient’s vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient’s general health;
• Check competency of catheter and/or AV fistula prior to procedures;
• Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis;
• Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient’s vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment);
• Maintains skills necessary to perform surveillance on dialysis access (catheter, fistula, graft) for early signs of failure or infection; this includes (if needed and after receiving the appropriate training) the ability to perform arteriovenous access monitoring using an ultrasound machine per protocol;
• Reviews patient’s electronic/paper records for orders as appropriate and administers dialysis-related intra-venous and/or oral medications as prescribed and/or per protocol;
• Conducts post-dialysis assessment and patient discharge by evaluating treatment, documenting medication administration utilizing the appropriate protocols, assessing the condition of vascular access, discharging the patient when vital signs are stable, and documenting and recording patient treatment data;
• Provides patient education/teaching applicable to the patient’s medical condition;
• Refers patient to other disciplines or services as needed (nutrition, social work, etc);
• Performs other treatments and diagnostic tests such as blood sugar testing and other tests required as part of patient treatment;
• Oversees disassembly and disinfection of dialysis equipment;
• Maintains skills necessary to do regional heparinization, separate and store blood samples, set up oxygen, administer saline, and maintain dialysis equipment;
• Performs surveillance and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis water (such as chlorine, hardness, conductivity, and water cultures) to ensure that these machines are operating within the parameters set in the facility’s written protocols;
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of dialysis laboratory tests and dialysis medications;
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission of blood-borne pathogens;
• Responds appropriately and provides help in emergency situations;
• Provides leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, directing and teaching personnel in various settings, and providing charge nurse responsibilities as needed;
• Works closely with others on the dialysis team and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings;
• Maintains responsibility for providing coverage to the dialysis department.

Salary: – As Per Company scale and benefit package

Place of work: – Addis Ababa

Closing Date: – Seven consecutive days including Saturday from date of this announcement.

Term of Employment: – Permanent up on satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing with two years work experience on the job position.
• Emotional & Mental strength.
• Best observant.
• Willingness to take multi tasks & additional responsibilities.
• Interpersonal skills.