Patient Care Technician – Pct
| Company | Fresenius Medical Care |
|---|---|
| Location | Gilbert, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification or High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline
- All appropriate state licensure education and training (if any) required
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
- Successful completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification is required for continued employment.
Responsibilities
- Support FMCNA’s mission vision core values and customer service philosophy
- Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment
- Support the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities
- Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards
- Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers
- Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication
- Takes initiative and action to respond resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner
- Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being since their last treatment
- Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight
- Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Perform vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law
- Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders
- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed
- Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment – document
- Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures
- Evaluate the patient prior to termination of venous access – standing & sitting blood pressure
- Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings
- Evaluate the patient for prior to discharge and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation weight and vital signs with initial identification
- Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled
- Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and if applicable progress notes
- Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor
- Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy
- Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients’ response to intervention
- Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures provide appropriate intervention as needed document and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor
- Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection
- Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics – ensure all areas are safe and clean
- Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface chair equipment and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy
- Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate
- Perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing
- Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system
- Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy
- Prepare organize and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage
- Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
- Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner
- Review treatment sheets for completeness ensure nursing signatures are documented and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate
- Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart
- Prepare lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination
- Collect label appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications
- Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.