Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Overview

The role of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care involves supporting and collaborating with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at once. This includes prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening clinics at 4 AM for the first shift.

Success Profile

A successful PCT should have prior customer service, healthcare, and direct patient care experience. They should also have a genuine passion for developing deep relationships with patients and improving their quality of life. Strong management skills are beneficial, especially when assisting the team.

Rewards

• Improving the quality of life for patients through superior care
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver personalized care plans
• Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families
• Working in a dynamic and supportive environment

Connect

To apply for this role, interested candidates can visit the Fresenius Medical Care website or contact the provided address and phone number.

Job Description

Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN. Promotes and assists in the 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). Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN. Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. 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). Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification. Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist. Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy. 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 any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation. Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. Performs and documents any intervention for unusual patient status and documents patients' response to intervention. Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN. Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures. Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access – standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN. Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification. Other duties as required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians.
• The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.
• Travel to meetings may be required.
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to assist in moving machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.
• There is a two-person assist program and “material assist” devices for the heavier items.

Supervision

None

Education

High School Diploma required

Experience and Required Skills

• 1 – 2 years’ related experience.
• Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have prior customer service, healthcare, and direct patient care experience. They should also have a genuine passion for developing deep relationships with patients and improving their quality of life. Strong management skills are beneficial, especially when assisting the team.

Benefits

Fresenius Medical Care offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shifts may vary based on department needs.