Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis Preceptor

Fresenius Medical Care•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and assisting in maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, actively participating in process improvement to enhance patient satisfaction and achieve quality goals.

Requirements

Active CCHT or CHT certification.
At least 2 years of dialysis experience.
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs.
At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
Successful completion of CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding dialysis adequacy measures, disease process, and access.
Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and perform vascular access evaluation.
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
Evaluate and intervene for intradialytic problems as prescribed.
Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion and discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
Evaluate patient prior to discharge, including standing and sitting blood pressure, and obtain hemostasis.
Calculate and enter patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, and UF modeling.
Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled.
Record accurate and timely treatment data onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
Document information related to patient treatment, including progress notes.
Report significant information or changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks.
Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and document patients' response.
Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment, provide intervention, and report findings.
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
Clean blood spills immediately with appropriate disinfectant.
Prepare, organize, and utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
Monitor patients performing self-care under the supervision of an RN.
Assist patients in performing self-care as applicable.
Participate in the recruitment process for new clinical staff.
Assist with clinical orientation and ongoing training of direct patient care personnel and facility staff.
Function as a preceptor in direct patient care training.
Deliver and maintain ongoing competency evaluations/audits for PCTs.
Collaborate with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator regarding quality standards and ESRD regulatory requirements.
Assist in training of direct patient care staff under the supervision of a nurse.
Provide developmental support to clinical and facility staff.
Educate appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of facility water systems.
Educate appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety.
Ensure strong communication regarding training and development programs.
Participate in implementing and potentially designing creative educational programs for PCT staff.
Collaborate in the scheduling and implementation of training programs.
Monitor processes in the delivery of patient care through CQI activities.
Ensure all organization business policies and procedures are incorporated into training.
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics, ensuring areas are safe and clean.
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments.
Perform all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate.
Perform required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
Complete and document ongoing participation in CQI activities.
Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and timely.
Review treatment sheets for completeness and ensure nursing signatures and corrections are documented.
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 with facility QAI infection control audits.
Act as a change agent for infection control practices within the clinic.
Monitor staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
Reinforce new hire employee adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
Support staff and patient engagement on infection control practices.
Reinforce patient and staff adherence to infection control policies and procedures through visual media.
Participate in education response to internal and external facility surveys.
Participate in and reinforce infection control education of patients and families.
Follow all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care.
Reinforce all 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 and perform a treatment 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.