Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•San Jose, CA

9d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) functions as part of the dialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role involves operating hemodialysis machines, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The PCT is responsible for patient-related care, including education, monitoring, and initiating/discontinuing dialysis treatments, as well as staff-related duties such as assisting with training and maintaining facility cleanliness. Record keeping and infection control are also key aspects of this position, along with specific responsibilities within a Transitional Care Unit (TCU) to support newly admitted patients through their initial weeks of dialysis.

Requirements

CHT required
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program.
Successful completion of CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility

Responsibilities

Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding dialysis adequacy measures and disease processes.
Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated.
Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Evaluate and intervene in intradialytic problems as prescribed.
Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to discharge.
Calculate and program dialysis machine settings for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, and UF modeling.
Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled.
Record accurate and timely treatment information on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
Report significant patient information or condition changes to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Conduct machine safety checks and report any unusual findings.
Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and their response.
Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment and report findings.
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
Clean up blood spills immediately according to facility policy.
Prepare, organize, and utilize supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent wastage.
Monitor patients performing self-care under the supervision of an RN.
Assist in training of direct patient care staff.
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics, ensuring all areas are safe and clean.
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments.
Perform pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and timely.
Review treatment sheets for completeness and ensure proper documentation.
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork.
Prepare/print lab requisitions and collect, label, prepare, and store lab samples.
Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
Assist in collecting information for infection control audits.
Support staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
Follow infection control policies and procedures.
Reinforce infection control education of patients and families.
Follow newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care.
Reinforce education and care related matters for new patients.
Liaise with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience.
Assist in assuring patient understanding of home dialysis products and benefits.
Set up and perform treatments on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options, including demonstration of peritoneal dialysis setup.
Assist with coordination of transition to patient’s modality choice.
Assist with supply ordering and inventory for TCU.