Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care•Mobile, AL

8d•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 FMCNA policies, procedures, training, and applicable regulations. Provides patient care under the direct supervision of a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse in an acute-care dialysis setting. The role includes preparing and checking dialysis equipment, monitoring patients during treatment, recording treatment information, responding to issues as directed, and supporting a safe and clean care environment. The position may include responsibilities in one or more departments or locations and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test 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 the Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patients in the acute dialysis setting.
Report and document new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, problems, and patient observations to the RN.
Promote and assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
Support the Quality Enhancement Program and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities, including patient satisfaction and process improvement.
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.
Set up and test dialysis machines and confirm they are safe for treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and company policy and procedures.
Welcome assigned patients and ask about their well-being since their last treatment; report complaints or observations to the RN.
Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and report unusual findings to the RN.
Report cannulation difficulties, as permitted by state requirements, and unusual findings to the RN.
Accurately document patient treatment information in the individual patient record, including the hospital Electronic Medical System and Acute Care Electronic System.
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 in accordance with facility policy.
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed by physician’s order or as directed by the RN; monitor and report patient responses and unusual findings.
Obtain vital signs before reinfusion and perform and document functions necessary to discontinue treatment.
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.