Acute Inpatient Care Technician - Preceptor

Fresenius Medical Care•Marquette, MI

About The Position

The Acute Inpatient Care Technician - Preceptor works as part of the dialysis health care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role operates and sets up hemodialysis equipment, supports a safe and clean care environment, and contributes to quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives. The technician provides patient care and education, documents treatment and patient information, supports staff recruitment, orientation, training, and competency evaluations, and reinforces infection control practices. The position also supports transitional dialysis care for newly admitted patients, including education, treatment coordination, and assistance with modality transitions. The work takes place in a health care facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. Duties include desk and computer work, interaction with patients and health care professionals, and travel between assigned facilities and other locations in the community. Direct patient care involves frequent and prolonged standing, bending, moving and assisting patients, and lifting or lowering supplies and equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by CMS; all applicable state licensure, education, and training are required.
Commitment to the organization’s culture, values, and customer service standards.
Attendance and active participation in applicable preceptor training programs.
Attend assigned Fresenius and publicly offered skills-based training.
Successful completion of the organization’s dialysis training program and CPR certification is required for continued employment.
Ability to take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation will be considered.
Ability to perform direct patient care involving frequent and prolonged standing, bending, patient movement and ambulation assistance, occasional pushing or pulling with up to 15 pounds of force, frequent lifting or lowering of solutions up to 30 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds as high as five feet; assistance or material-handling devices are available for heavier items.
Ability to travel between assigned facilities and community locations; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-specific education about dialysis adequacy measures, disease processes, and vascular access as appropriate.
Welcome assigned patients; assess their wellbeing and perform pre- and post-treatment evaluations, including weights and vital signs.
Assess vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin when delegated or permitted by state law.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and established procedures; respond to treatment issues as directed.
Program dialysis machines for prescribed ultrafiltration goals, treatment times, and modeling, and ensure required safety alarms are enabled.
Document treatment parameters, vital signs, interventions, patient responses, and other required information accurately and promptly.
Report significant changes in patient condition, unusual findings, and access or machine concerns to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Collect and prepare prescribed laboratory specimens and ensure their appropriate handling and pickup.
Maintain a safe, clean treatment environment; clean and disinfect equipment and areas between treatments and promptly clean blood spills according to policy.
Prepare supplies and equipment efficiently, perform required pretreatment machine alarm testing, and initiate the Solution Delivery System.
Participate in staff recruitment, clinical orientation, ongoing training, preceptor duties, competency evaluations, and performance audits.
Collaborate with clinical managers, education coordinators, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members on training, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and continuous quality improvement.
Educate and communicate with facility personnel about water system integrity, environmental safety, training initiatives, and organizational policies.
Participate in CQI activities and infection control audits; reinforce infection control practices among staff, patients, and families under direction.
Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and help coordinate transitional care, education, treatment options, modality transitions, and TCU supplies and inventory.
Prepare and maintain patient charts, treatment records, lab requisitions, and other required documentation.