Fresenius Medical Care

Healthcare

PatientCareTechnician-PCT

$35–45k ~AI est. Battle Creek, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care. Skills: Patient care, Dialysis treatment, Machine operation. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy. Operate hemodialysis machines”

What You'll Achieve.

Enhance patient satisfaction; Achieve Quality Enhancement Goals

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Intradialytic problems; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Ishihara's Color Blindness test, Heavy lifting, Moving of patients, Assisting with ambulation, Frequent standing, Bending over, Pushing/pulling equipment, Lifting/lowering solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or G. E. D., Meet CMS-approved state/national certification requirements, All appropriate state licensure, education, and training

Nice to Have

Previous patient care experience in hospital setting, Previous patient care experience in related facility

What You'll Do.

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy

Operate hemodialysis machines

Maintain a safe and clean working environment

Participate in process improvement activities

Provide patient specific education

Welcome assigned patients

Evaluate vascular access for patency

Perform vascular access cannulation

Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs

Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment

Initiate dialysis treatment

Evaluate intradialytic problems

Provide intervention as prescribed

Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy

Obtain vital signs prior to discontinuation

Discontinue dialysis treatment

Evaluate patient prior to termination

Apply appropriate dressings

Evaluate the patient prior to discharge

Perform and record pre and post dialysis evaluation

Calculate and program dialysis machine for Ultrafiltration

Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled

Record vital signs and treatment parameters

Document information related to patient treatment

Report significant information to registered nurse

Report change in patient condition to supervisor

Conduct machine safety checks

Report unusual findings to registered nurse

Perform and document intervention for unusual patient status

Document patients' response to intervention

Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment

Provide appropriate intervention as needed

Report unusual findings to registered nurse

Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing

Prepare specimens for collection

Clean blood spills immediately

and utilize supplies and equipment

Monitor patients performing self-care

Assist in training of direct patient care staff

Follow organization business policies

Follow organization procedures

Follow organization systems

Maintain environmental integrity

Maintain environmental aesthetics

Ensure all areas are safe and clean

Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface

Clean and disinfect chair

Clean and disinfect equipment

Clean and disinfect surrounding area between treatments

Conduct all tasks for preparation for dialysis treatment

Perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing

Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system

Complete and document ongoing participation in CQI activities

Enter all treatment data into designated clinical application

Review treatment sheets for completeness

Ensure nursing signatures are documented

Ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected

Prepare initial patient chart for admission

Compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart

Prepare/print lab requisitions

prepare and store lab samples

Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab

Assist in collecting information for infection control audits

Support staff and patient adherence to infection control

Follow infection control Policies and Procedures

Participate in infection control education of patients and

Reinforce infection control education of patients and families

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Health care team; Licensed nurse supervision; Registered nurse supervision; Physician orders; Facility staff; Physicians

Full Job Description

# **Address: 2845 Capital Ave W Ste 104 Battle Creek, MI 49015** # **Paid Dialysis Training** # **40 Hours Fulltime** # **Tuition Reimbursement** ** _PURPOSE AND SCOPE:_** Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). **_PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:_** **_Patient Related_** _Education:_ * Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access. _Treatment:_ * Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment. * Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law. * Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment * Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). * Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. * Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy. * Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant f

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