Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care•Honolulu, HI

15d•$25 - $31

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while adhering to its Compliance Program and applicable regulatory and policy requirements. As part of the hemodialysis health care team, the technician provides safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with company procedures, training, and applicable regulations. The role includes setting up and operating hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean working environment. The technician contributes to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, including patient-satisfaction and process-improvement efforts. Responsibilities span patient care, machine and facility maintenance, and clinical documentation and administrative tasks. Employment depends on successfully completing the FMCNA dialysis training program and CPR certification. Pay depends on work location and qualifications; the listed hourly rate is $25.01–$31.26.

Requirements

CMS-approved state and/or national certification, or a high school diploma or GED and the ability to meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
Meet applicable state licensure, education, and training requirements.
Meet the requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
Successfully complete the FMCNA dialysis training program and CPR certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient-care experience in a hospital setting or related facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-specific education, as appropriate, regarding adequacy measures and disease process/access.
Welcome assigned patients, inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment, and report complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor.
Evaluate vascular access before and during treatment, perform cannulation, monitor arterial and venous pressures, intervene as appropriate, and report unusual findings or difficulties to the nurse supervisor.
Obtain and document pre-, intradialytic, and post-treatment vital signs and weights, including the evaluation before discharge and before termination of venous access.
Administer heparin as delegated or permitted by state law.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders and established procedures; respond to intradialytic problems as prescribed or directed.
Program dialysis machines for prescribed ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, sodium modeling, and ultrafiltration modeling, and ensure required safety alarms are enabled.
Observe patients, conduct machine safety checks, document interventions and patient responses, and report significant information or changes in condition to the nurse supervisor.
Obtain prescribed laboratory tests and collect, label, prepare, store, and arrange courier collection of specimens according to laboratory specifications.
Prepare dialysis treatments and perform required pretreatment machine alarm testing, including Pressure Holding (PHT), and initiate the Solution Delivery System (SDS).
Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments; promptly clean blood spills using appropriate disinfectant.
Maintain a safe and clean environment and organize and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
Accurately and promptly document treatment data, vital signs, treatment parameters, evaluations, and relevant progress notes in the required records and clinical application.
Review treatment sheets for completeness, verify nursing signatures, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate.
Prepare initial patient charts and paperwork for appropriate placement, and prepare laboratory requisitions for prescribed or stat specimens.
Participate in and document ongoing CQI activities and perform additional duties as assigned.
Provide outstanding customer service, maintain effective relationships through timely communication, and respond to and follow up on customer-service issues.