Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position functions as part of the dialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves operating hemodialysis machines, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting the organization's commitment to quality improvement initiatives. The position is per diem and may require covering shifts in other clinics in the area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
• Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program.
• Successful completion of CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding dialysis therapy, adequacy measures, and disease process.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated.
• Obtain vital signs and weight, initiate and monitor dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders.
• Evaluate and intervene in intradialytic problems, monitor patients' response to therapy.
• Discontinue dialysis treatments, perform hemostasis, apply dressings, and evaluate patients prior to discharge.
• Calculate and program dialysis machine settings for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, and UF modeling.
• Ensure safety alarms are enabled on dialysis machines.
• Record accurate and timely information regarding patient treatment, vital signs, and treatment parameters.
• Report significant information or changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Observe patients and conduct machine safety checks, reporting any unusual findings.
• Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and their response.
• Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment, providing intervention as needed.
• Obtain prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, equipment, and surrounding areas.
• Prepare, organize, and utilize supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent wastage.
• Monitor patients performing self-care under the supervision of an RN.
• Assist in training applicable direct patient care staff.
• Follow all organization business policies and procedures.
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics, ensuring all areas are safe and clean.
• Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and perform required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
• Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
• Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and timely.
• Review treatment sheets for completeness and ensure proper documentation.
• Prepare initial patient charts 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 in collecting information for infection control audits.
• Support staff and patient adherence to infection control practices and policies.
• Participate in and reinforce infection control education of patients and families.
• Follow newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional care.
• Reinforce 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 up and perform treatments 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 the TCU.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED