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 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.

Responsibilities

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; Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines; Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment; Supports organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities; 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); Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy; Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access; Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet; Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor; Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection; Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy; Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities; Assist in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. required; Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline; All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required; Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards; Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification; Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; Position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community; Frequent, prolonged periods of standing; must be able to bend over; may be required to push and/or pull equipment exerting up to 15 pounds of force; may be required to lift and lower solutions on a frequent basis up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 40 lbs as high as 5 feet

Nice to have

Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred; Prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience; Compassionate patient care; Empathetic; Team player; Detail oriented; Efficient; Responsible

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package; Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving