Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis Preceptor

Overview

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support and collaborate with Registered Nurses (RNs) in providing dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. The role involves prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic at 4am for first shift.

Job Description

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
• 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).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Support the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participate in process improvement activities.

Success Profile

Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. Strong management skills are required and prior direct patient care experience is needed for occasions when the team needs a helping hand.

Rewards

As a Patient Care Technician at Fresenius Medical Care, you'll 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. You'll have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis and support the organization's mission to deliver superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day.

Connect

To connect with Fresenius Medical Care, please visit our website or contact us directly. We're committed to providing superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day.