Fresenius Medical Care
PatientCareTechnician-PCT
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“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.
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention; Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment; Provide appropriate intervention as needed
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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