Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Anniston, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician functions as part of the Inpatient Services Hemodialysis Health Care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients. The role works under the direct supervision of a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse in an acute-care setting and follows company policies, procedures, training, and applicable regulatory requirements. The technician supports patient treatment by preparing and checking dialysis equipment, obtaining and documenting patient information, monitoring patients during treatment, and reporting concerns to the RN. The position also helps maintain a safe and clean work environment and participates in quality and process-improvement activities. The role involves direct patient care in a healthcare facility, travel between assigned facilities and community locations, frequent prolonged standing, bending, and assisting with patient movement. It may involve exposure to infectious materials and occasional movement of heavy equipment or lifting of chemical and water solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience in a related field, such as EMT, surgical technician, Army, phlebotomy, or technician work.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care for assigned patients in the dialysis suite under the direct supervision of the Hemodialysis Registered Nurse.
Report and document new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, problems, and patient observations to the RN.
Help maintain a safe and clean work environment and participate in quality enhancement, quality assessment, and performance improvement activities.
When competency and proficiency are documented, set up and prime equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed by the nurse.
Set up and test the dialysis machine and verify that it is safe for treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and company policies and procedures.
Welcome assigned patients and ask about their well-being since their last treatment; report complaints or observations to the RN.
Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and report unusual findings to the RN.
Report cannulation difficulties as permitted by state requirements and report unusual findings to the RN.
Accurately document treatment information in the patient record, including the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and Acute Care Electronic System (ACES).
Calculate and enter prescribed dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, sodium modeling, and ultrafiltration modeling.
Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).
Collect and label specimens and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory according to facility policy.
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed by the physician or directed by the RN; monitor patient response and report unusual findings.
Obtain vital signs before reinfusion and perform functions required to discontinue treatment, including documentation.
Assess the patient before termination of venous access, obtain standing and sitting blood pressures, achieve hemostasis, and apply appropriate dressings.
Evaluate the patient before discharge and report unusual findings to the RN.
Comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor or supervising RN and perform other duties as assigned.