Fresenius Medical Care
Healthcare
PatientCareTechnician-PCT
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“Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care. Skills: Patient care, Dialysis training. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy. Operate hemodialysis machines”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance patient satisfaction; Achieve organization Quality Enhancement Goals
Industry & Context.
Evaluate intradialytic problems; Provide intervention; Troubleshooting
No overnight shifts, Clinics closed on Sundays, Early morning start times, Availability for any scheduled days, Take Ishihara's Color Blindness test, Heavy lifting and moving of patients, Assisting with ambulation, Frequent, prolonged periods of standing, Bend over, Push and/or pull equipment, Lift and lower solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or G. E. D., Meet CMS-approved state/national certification requirements, Successful completion of CPR certification
Nice to Have
Patient care experience in other fields, 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
Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy
Obtain vital signs prior to discontinuation
Perform relevant functions for discontinuation
Discontinue dialysis treatment
Evaluate patient prior to discharge
Perform and record pre and post dialysis evaluation
Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming
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 change or unusual findings to nurse
Report unusual findings to supervisor
Perform and document intervention for unusual patient status
Document patients' response to intervention
Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment
Monitor arterial and venous pressures
Provide appropriate intervention as needed
Document and report unusual findings to nurse
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing
Prepare specimens for collection
Clean blood spills immediately
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 tasks for preparation for dialysis treatment
Perform required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supportive, team-oriented environment; Assist health care members; Assist direct patient care staff
Full Job Description
We’re currently hiring a **Patient Care Technician / Dialysis Technician Trainee** at our outpatient dialysis clinic in New Albany! 🌟 **No prior dialysis experience is required** — we provide **paid, comprehensive training** to help you build a rewarding career in healthcare. Patient care experience in other fields (STNA, Phlebotomist, EMT, etc.) is a plus but is not required. This role offers several great benefits: * **No overnight shifts** 🌙 * **Clinics closed on Sundays** * **Hands-on patient care** in a supportive, team-oriented environment 🤝💙 These are regular, **full-time positions** with **early morning start times** (as early as **5:00 am**). Technicians typically work **three 12-hour or four 10-hour shifts per week**. _The clinic operates Monday through Saturday, and schedules are provided in advance; however, candidates must have availability to be scheduled (in advance) for any of these days, as specific days off cannot be guaranteed on a consistent weekly basis._ If you’re looking for a **stable, meaningful career** where you can make a difference in patients’ lives every day, **APPLY TODAY! 📅** ** _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_** _Educatio
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