OAR 333-275-0100: Trainee Hemodialysis Technician

(1) A trainee hemodialysis technician may perform the duties of a CHDT only when it is an integral part of the training program, and the trainee hemodialysis technician is working under the direct supervision of a nurse educator or hemodialysis technician educator meeting the requirements in OAR 333-275-0110. (2) The duties of a trainee hemodialysis technician are limited by the scope of practice of a CHDT as defined under OAR 333-275-0090 and the job description of a hemodialysis technician of the dialysis facility or center in which the clinical training occurs. The job description and duties of a trainee hemodialysis must not exceed the scope of practice of a CHDT. (3) A trainee hemodialysis technician must be selected without discrimination as to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identification, sexual preference, national origin, or marital status. (4) A person working as a trainee hemodialysis technician because the person failed to pass the certification exam as provided in OAR 333-275-0080 is subject to all of the requirements of a trainee and must be directly supervised by a nurse educator or hemodialysis technician educator. (5) "Directly supervised" means supervision of dialysis treatment in the same room in which treatment is being performed and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction.