Patient Care Technician Preceptor-PCT- Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Columbus, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician Preceptor works as part of a dialysis health care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role sets up and operates hemodialysis machines, maintains a safe and clean work environment, and supports the organization’s Quality Enhancement Program and continuous quality improvement activities. The preceptor delivers patient care while also helping recruit, orient, train, and evaluate clinical staff and reinforcing organization policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

The position includes supporting patients through dialysis treatment and, in the Transitional Care Unit, coordinating care and education during a patient’s first four weeks of dialysis. The role also contributes to infection control, facility readiness, accurate clinical recordkeeping, and staff and patient education. Work takes place in a health care facility and includes patient interaction, travel between assigned facilities and community locations, and potential travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings. The employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases or materials and must meet the stated physical requirements for direct patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by CMS, and any applicable state licensure, education, and training.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
• Attendance and active participation in applicable preceptor training programs established by education leadership.
• Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and CPR certification is required for continued employment.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, assisting with patient movement and ambulation, and lifting or lowering solutions and equipment as described in the posting.
• Employees must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and ask about their wellbeing since their previous treatment.
• Assess vascular access patency, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or permitted by state law.
• Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment weights and vital signs, and evaluate vascular access before and during treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and established procedures; assess patients before discharge and document treatment information.
• Calculate and enter prescribed dialysis machine programming, including ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling, and ensure required safety alarms are enabled.
• Evaluate and intervene in intradialytic problems as prescribed or directed, monitor patient response, and report significant changes or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Obtain prescribed laboratory tests, prepare and document specimens, and ensure specimens are collected by the appropriate laboratory courier.
• Observe patients, conduct machine safety checks, document interventions, and monitor patients performing self-care under RN supervision.
• Prepare and use supplies and equipment efficiently, clean blood spills, and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Participate in recruitment of clinical staff; assist with orientation, training, and development of appropriate personnel.
• Serve as a preceptor for direct patient care training in accordance with state guidelines, regulations, organization standards, and policies.
• Conduct ongoing competency evaluations and audits for other PCTs and collaborate with clinical and education leadership on quality, regulatory, and training initiatives.
• Educate and communicate with staff about facility water-system integrity, environmental safety, infection control, and organization training programs.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and monitor patient-care processes.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and treatment areas between treatments; prepare machines, perform required alarm testing including Pressure Holding Test, and initiate the Solution Delivery System.
• Enter treatment data accurately and promptly, review treatment sheets for completeness, prepare patient charts and lab requisitions, and collect, label, prepare, and store lab samples according to requirements.
• Assist with infection-control audits, reinforce infection-control practices with staff, patients, and families, and participate in related education and survey responses as directed.
• Follow newly admitted Transitional Care Unit patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional care and education.
• Help patients understand home dialysis products, home treatment benefits, treatment options, and peritoneal dialysis setup; coordinate transition to the patient’s chosen modality.
• Set up and perform treatments on machines used in the Transitional Care Unit and assist with supply ordering and inventory.
• Attend assigned preceptor, skill-based, and other applicable training programs.

Benefits

• Paid dialysis training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire.
• Generous PTO and ESL leave accrual.
• 401(k) retirement benefits with a company match.
• Perks and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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