Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Peoria, IL

1d • $16 - $26

About The Position

The Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician (PCT) works as part of the hemodialysis health care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients. The role follows Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) policies, procedures, and training, as well as applicable corporate, state, and federal regulations. Patient care is provided under the supervision of an FKC registered nurse in an acute care setting.

The technician supports a safe and clean working environment and participates in quality enhancement and performance improvement activities. Duties include preparing and operating renal replacement therapy equipment when appropriately trained, assessing patients and vascular access, performing and documenting dialysis treatment activities, monitoring patients and responding to problems as directed, collecting specimens, and reporting unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.

This position involves direct patient care in a healthcare facility and travel between assigned facilities and community locations. Work includes frequent, prolonged standing, bending, and moving or assisting patients. The technician may occasionally move machines or equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical or water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds. Assistance devices and coworkers may be available for heavier items.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Any applicable state licensure, education, and training required for the role.
• 1–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of the FKC RN for assigned patients in the acute setting.
• Promote and help maintain a safe and clean working environment; support 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 competency and proficiency are documented, set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, and peritoneal dialysis therapies.
• Welcome assigned patients and ask about their well-being since their last treatment; report complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and report unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and report 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 dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goal, treatment time, sodium modeling, and ultrafiltration modeling.
• Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).
• Accurately and promptly record 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 peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist.
• Collect and label specimens and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory according to facility policy.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed by physician orders or directed by the FMCNA RN; monitor and report the patient's response and unusual findings.
• Obtain vital signs before reinfusion and perform and document relevant functions for discontinuation of treatment.
• Report changes or unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and document the patient's response.
• Evaluate vascular access during treatment, including arterial and venous monitoring pressures; provide appropriate interventions, document, and report unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
• Before terminating venous access, evaluate the patient, obtain standing and sitting blood pressures, achieve hemostasis, and apply appropriate dressings; evaluate the patient before discharge and report unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance, for bonus-eligible positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED