Fresenius Medical Care

Healthcare

PatientCareTechnicianPCTDialysisPreceptor

$0–0k Framingham, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis Preceptor at Fresenius Medical Care. Skills: Dialysis training, Patient care, Preceptor training. 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

Process improvement activities

Eligibility Requirements

Ishihara's Color Blindness test, Heavy lifting, Moving of patients, Assisting with ambulation, Frequent, prolonged standing, Bending over, Push and/or pull equipment, Lift and lower solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or equivalent, Valid PCT national certification, State specific certification, All appropriate state licensure, Attendance and active participation in preceptor training, Successful completion of CPR certification

Nice to Have

At least five years patient care experience, Experience in a hospital setting, Experience in a related facility

What You'll Do.

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy

Operate hemodialysis machines

Maintain a safe and clean working environment

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 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 patient treatment information

Report significant information to registered nurse

Conduct machine safety checks

Report change or unusual findings

Perform and document intervention for unusual patient status

Document patients' response to intervention

Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment

Monitor arterial and venous pressures

Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing

Prepare specimens for collection

Monitor patients performing self-care

Assist patients in performing self-care

Participate in recruitment process

Assist with clinical orientation

Assist with on-going training

Function as a preceptor

Deliver and maintain competency evaluations

Conduct competency audits

Collaborate with Clinical Manager

Collaborate with Education Coordinator

Assist in training of direct patient care staff

Provide developmental support

Educate personnel regarding water systems integrity

Educate personnel regarding environmental integrity

Ensure communication process between staff

Participate in implementing educational programs

Design creative educational programs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

IDT staff; Clinical Managers; Education Coordinators; Direct patient care staff; Support staff

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