Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Fresenius Medical Care support and collaborate with RNs to provide dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. This involves prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic at 4am for first shift. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse; Report and document all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN; Promote and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment; Set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies; Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being since their last treatment; Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN; Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; Perform vascular access cannulation; Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration goal, treatment time, Sodium modeling, and UF modeling; Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled; Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet; Initiate renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders; Collect, label specimens and ensure timely delivery to laboratory; Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention; Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures; Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access, obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings

Requirements

High School Diploma required; 1 – 2 years’ related experience; Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification; Prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience

Nice to have

Compassionate Patient Care; Empathetic; Team Player; Detail Oriented; Efficient; Responsible

Benefits

Medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; parental leave