Fresenius Medical Care

Healthcare

PatientCareTechnicianPCTTrainingProvided

$5–5k Medford, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

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

Eligibility Requirements

Ishihara's Color Blindness test, Heavy lifting, Moving of patients, Assisting with ambulation, Prolonged standing, Bending 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, 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

Support Quality Enhancement Program

Participate in process improvement activities

Provide patient specific education

Welcome assigned patients

Inquire about patient wellbeing

Evaluate vascular access for patency

Perform vascular access cannulation

Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs

Obtain pre and post treatment weight

Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment

Initiate dialysis treatment

Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy

Obtain vital signs prior to discontinuation

Perform relevant functions for discontinuation

Document vital signs and weight

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 accurate treatment information

Document information related to patient treatment

Report significant information to registered nurse

Report change in patient condition

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

Provide appropriate intervention as needed

Document and report unusual findings

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 and aesthetics

Ensure all areas are safe and clean

Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface

Clean and disinfect dialysis chair

Clean and disinfect equipment

Clean and disinfect surrounding area

Conduct all tasks for preparation for dialysis treatment

Perform all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing

Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system

Complete and document ongoing participation in CQI activities

Enter all treatment data into 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

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Health care team; Licensed nurse supervision

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