Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT

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.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training; Provide patient care under direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse; Report and document all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN; Promote and assist in maintenance of a safe and clean working environment; Support FMCNA commitment to Quality Enhancement Program and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities; Set up and prime equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed; Assure dialysis machine has been set up, tested and found safe; Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being; Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; Report difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to RN; Document patient treatment information in hospital Electronic Medical System and Acute Care Electronic System; Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration, treatment time, Sodium modeling, and UF modeling; Ensure appropriate safety alarms enabled including narrow venous limits; Collect, label specimens and ensure timely delivery to laboratory; Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed; Monitor patient's response to dialysis therapy and report unusual findings; Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion and perform functions necessary for discontinuation of treatment; Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access, obtain hemostasis and apply dressings; Review and comply with Code of Business Conduct and applicable policies; Assist with various projects as assigned; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent; Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline; Effective communication skills – both verbal and written; Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment (failing does not preclude employment; reasonable accommodations will be considered)

Nice to have

At least 6 months' experience in related field (EMT, Surgical Technicians, Army, Phlebotomists, and technicians); 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