Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Marietta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician (PCT) works as part of the hemodialysis health care team to provide safe, effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients in the acute setting. The PCT works under the supervision of the FKC RN and follows FMCNA policies, procedures, training, and applicable corporate, state, and federal regulations. The role supports a safe and clean work environment, quality improvement activities, and patient satisfaction goals. With documented competency and proficiency, the PCT may set up and prime equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed by the Fresenius Nurse. The position includes monitoring patients before, during, and after dialysis; performing vascular access care and cannulation; programming and initiating treatments according to prescribed orders; documenting treatment information; responding to patient issues as directed; and discontinuing treatment and assessing patients before discharge. The work involves direct patient care in a health care facility and travel between assigned facilities and other community locations. It includes frequent, prolonged standing, bending, assisting with patient movement and ambulation, and occasional movement of machines and equipment. The employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. No supervisory responsibilities are listed.

Requirements

Must have CCHT certification.
Must have 18 months of dialysis experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have a valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by the Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS).
Must have any required state licensure, education, and training.
The posting lists 1–2 years of related experience.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent prolonged standing and bending, assisting with patient movement and ambulation, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the supervision of the FKC RN and help maintain a safe, clean working environment.
Support the Quality Enhancement Program and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities, including patient satisfaction and process improvement.
Promote and assist in meeting Total Area Productivity goals.
When competent and proficient, set up and prime equipment for prescribed renal replacement therapies as directed by the Fresenius Nurse.
Welcome assigned patients, inquire about their well-being since their last treatment, and report complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.
Evaluate vascular access for patency and report unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
Obtain and record pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights, reporting unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
Perform vascular access cannulation and report cannulation difficulties or unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
Calculate and enter prescribed patient dialysis machine programming, including ultrafiltration goal, treatment time, sodium modeling, and ultrafiltration modeling.
Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).
Record accurate and timely vital signs and treatment parameters on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
Initiate renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders, including setting blood flow and dialysate flow rates or providing prescribed peritoneal dialysis.
Collect and label specimens and ensure their timely delivery to the laboratory in accordance with facility policy.
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed or directed by the FMCNA RN; monitor and report patient responses or unusual findings.
Obtain vital signs before reinfusion and perform functions needed to discontinue treatment, including documentation.
Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and document the patient’s response.
Monitor vascular access during treatment, including arterial and venous pressures; intervene as appropriate, document, and report unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
Evaluate the patient before termination of venous access, obtain standing and sitting blood pressures, achieve hemostasis, apply appropriate dressings, and assess the patient before discharge; report unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weights, and vital signs with initial identification.
Perform other duties as required.