Area Float 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. 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

Assist RNs in providing dialysis treatment to patients; Prepare and test dialysis equipment; Review treatment sheets; Open the clinic at 4am for first shift; Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform vascular access cannulation; Administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law; Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders; Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy; Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed; Discontinue dialysis treatment and evaluate patient prior to discharge; Obtain hemostasis and apply dressings; Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goal, treatment time, and UF modeling; Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled; Record accurate and timely information on hemodialysis treatment sheet; Report significant information or change in patient condition to RN or supervisor; Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status; Obtain prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens; Clean and disinfect dialysis machine and area between treatments; Assist in training direct patient care staff; Follow infection control policies and participate in infection control education; Support transitional care unit for newly admitted patients; Enter treatment data into clinical application; Prepare patient charts, lab requisitions, and store lab samples; Complete and document participation in Continuous Quality Improvement activities

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; Ability to perform physical demands including frequent prolonged standing, bending, pushing/pulling equipment up to 15 pounds of force, lifting/lowering solutions up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 40 lbs occasionally

Nice to have

Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred); 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 Savings