Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Anniston, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as part of the Inpatient Services Hemodialysis Health Care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with company policies, procedures, training, and applicable regulations. Provides patient care under the direct supervision of a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse in an acute-care setting. The role involves preparing and checking dialysis equipment, monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment, documenting treatment information, and reporting changes or unusual findings to the RN. The position may include travel between assigned facilities and locations in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failure does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience in a related field, such as EMT, surgical technician, Army, phlebotomy, or technician work.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patients in the acute dialysis setting.
Report and document new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, problems, and patient findings to the RN.
Promote and help maintain a safe and clean work environment; participate in Quality Enhancement Program and quality improvement activities.
When documented as competent and proficient, set up and prime equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed by the Fresenius Nurse.
Set up and test dialysis machines to ensure they are safe for treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and company policy.
Welcome assigned patients and ask about their well-being since their last treatment; report complaints or observations to the RN.
Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, reporting unusual findings to the RN.
Report cannulation difficulties as permitted by state requirements and report unusual findings to the RN.
Accurately document treatment information in the patient record, including the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and Acute Care Electronic System (ACES).
Calculate and enter prescribed 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).
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 order or directed by the RN; monitor and report patient responses to therapy.
Obtain vital signs before reinfusion and perform relevant functions for treatment discontinuation and documentation.
Evaluate patients before termination of venous access, obtain standing and sitting blood pressures, achieve hemostasis, and apply appropriate dressings.
Evaluate patients before discharge and report unusual findings to the RN.
Comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor or supervising RN and perform other duties as assigned.