- (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.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 688.635, 688.640 & 688.665
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 688.640 & 688.665
History
PH 13-2023, amend filed 03/13/2023, effective 07/01/2023
OHD 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-18-01