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

Provides patient care under the direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse; Reports and documents all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN; Promotes and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean working environment; Sets up and primes equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies); Assures the dialysis machine has been set up, tested and found to be safe for dialysis treatment; Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment; Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; Reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN; Documents patient treatment information accurately in the individual patient record, hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and Acute Care Electronic System (ACES); Calculates and enters individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, Sodium (Na) modeling, and UF modeling as prescribed; Ensures appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160); Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory; Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by FMCNA RN; Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN; Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion and performs all relevant functions necessary for discontinuation of treatment documentation; Evaluates patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN; Reviews and complies with Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies, procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations

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

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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid time off; Parental leave; Continuing education; Collaborative environment