Fresenius Medical Care

PatientCareTechnician-PCT

$0–0k Pikesville, Maryland, 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 therapy, Machine operation. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy. Operate hemodialysis machines”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention; Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment; Provide appropriate intervention as needed

Eligibility Requirements

Ishihara's Color Blindness test, Travel between assigned facilities, Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings, Heavy lifting and moving of patients, Assisting with ambulation, Frequent, prolonged periods of standing, Bend over, Push and/or pull equipment, Lift and to lower solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or G. E. D., Meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements, All appropriate state licensure, education, and training, Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards, Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program, Successful completion of CPR certification

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy

Operate hemodialysis machines

Maintain safe and clean working environment

Assist in patient education

Evaluate vascular access

Perform vascular access cannulation

Initiate dialysis treatment

Evaluate intradialytic problems

Monitor patients' response to dialysis

Discontinue dialysis treatment

Apply appropriate dressings

Evaluate patient prior to discharge

Calculate and enter Ultrafiltration

Ensure safety alarms are enabled

Record treatment information

Document patient treatment information

Report patient condition changes

Conduct machine safety checks

Perform and document interventions

Evaluate patients’ vascular access

Obtain prescribed laboratory testing

Prepare specimens for collection

Prepare and utilize supplies

Monitor patients performing self-care

Assist in training direct patient care staff

Follow organization business policies

Maintain environmental integrity

Clean and disinfect dialysis machine

Conduct pretreatment dialysis machine testing

Initiate Solution Delivery System

Document CQI activities

Review treatment sheets

Prepare initial patient chart

Prepare/print lab requisitions

Ensure collection of lab specimens

Assist in collecting infection control information

Support adherence to infection control

Follow infection control Policies

Reinforce infection control education

Follow newly admitted patients

Coordinate transitional dialysis care

Reinforce education and care

Liaise with FKC staff members

Assure patient understanding of home dialysis

Set and perform treatment on machines

Assure patient understanding of treatment options

Assist with coordination of transition

Assist with supply ordering and inventory

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Assist other health care members; Report to registered nurse or supervisor; Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members

Full Job Description

# _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 functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document. * Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate p

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