Patient Care Technician -PCT- Preceptor-Dialysis

Overview

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you'll support and collaborate with Registered Nurses (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 4 am 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

• Rated Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces.
• Paid Dialysis Training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Eligible for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire date.
• Generous PTO and ESL leave accrual.
• 401K Retirement benefits with match.
• Many perks and discount programs available.

Connect

Join our team! Fresenius Medical Care offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to the care of patients. We value our team members and offer opportunities for growth and learning.