Patient Care Technician Preceptor - PCT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Sumter, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician Preceptor functions as part of the dialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, training, and applicable regulations. The role sets up and operates hemodialysis machines, helps maintain a safe and clean work environment, and supports quality enhancement and continuous quality improvement activities focused on patient outcomes and satisfaction. The position provides direct patient care throughout dialysis treatments, including assessing vascular access, initiating and monitoring treatment, documenting patient status and treatment parameters, responding to concerns, collecting laboratory specimens, and communicating changes in condition to a registered nurse or supervisor. It also serves as a preceptor by supporting recruitment, orientation, training, competency evaluations, and ongoing development of clinical staff. Additional duties include education and communication, infection-control activities, maintenance and recordkeeping, and supporting patients transitioning to dialysis care and modality options. This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week at the clinic located at 520 Physicians Ln, Sumter, SC 29150. Clinic hours are Monday through Saturday, 0530–1700. The work is performed in a healthcare facility and includes interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians; travel between assigned facilities and community locations may be required, as may travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings. The role may involve exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials, frequent standing and bending, assisting with patient lifting and ambulation, and lifting solutions and equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by CMS; all applicable state licensure, education, and training are required.
CCHT certification required, as stated in the posting.
Demonstrated commitment to the organization's culture, values, and customer service standards.
Attend and actively participate in applicable preceptor training programs established by education leadership.
Attend Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
Continued employment is contingent on successful completion of the organization's dialysis training program and CPR certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of direct patient care, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, assisting with patient lifting and ambulation, and lifting solutions up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation will 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 last treatment.
Assess vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin when delegated or permitted by state law.
Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights, perform access evaluations, and complete treatment evaluations.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis according to prescribed orders and established procedures; respond to treatment problems as prescribed or directed.
Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming, including ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling, and ensure required safety alarms are enabled.
Document treatment parameters, patient status, interventions, and responses accurately and promptly; report significant information or changes in condition to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Observe patients and perform machine safety checks; monitor vascular access pressures and intervene, document, and report unusual findings as needed.
Obtain prescribed laboratory tests, prepare specimens, and ensure proper collection and handling.
Clean blood spills promptly, prepare and use supplies and equipment efficiently, and monitor patients performing self-care under RN supervision.
Assist with recruitment, clinical orientation, ongoing staff training, competency evaluations, audits, and staff development as a preceptor.
Collaborate with Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, RNs, and interdisciplinary team staff on quality standards, training, regulatory requirements, and continuous quality improvement.
Educate appropriate personnel about facility water-system integrity and environmental safety as allowed by local regulations.
Coordinate and implement training programs and educational initiatives for PCT staff and other applicable personnel.
Maintain a safe and clean environment; clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and treatment areas between treatments.
Prepare dialysis equipment and conduct required pretreatment machine alarm testing, including Pressure Holding Testing (PHT); initiate the Solution Delivery System (SDS).
Complete CQI records, enter treatment data, review treatment sheets for completeness, prepare patient charts and lab requisitions, and manage lab samples and courier collection.
Assist with infection-control audits, monitor adherence to infection-control practices under direction, reinforce policies and education, and participate in survey-response education.
Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care.
Reinforce new-patient education, coordinate appropriate staff visits, explain home dialysis products and options, demonstrate peritoneal dialysis setup, and assist with 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.