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Fresenius Medical Care · 1 day ago

Patient Care Technician - PCT

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Fresenius Medical Care is a leading provider of dialysis services, and they are seeking a Patient Care Technician to join their team. The role involves providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse, as well as maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

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Responsibilities

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 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 well-being since their last treatment. Report any complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor

Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor

Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor

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 including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD)

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 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 including Narrow Venous Limits (NVL) 160

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. Report any change or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor

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 including Pressure Holding (PHT)

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

May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed

Reinforces PD / HHD education under supervision of qualified HT RN

Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments

Weigh patient and obtain vital signs

Collect treatment records and review for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records

Cleaning and prepping treatment room; prep charts

Preparing lab tubes and requisitions & assisting with lab draw days both pre and post draw (PCT certified phlebotomy or per state regulations)

Clerical duties as assigned (faxing mailing to physician offices etc.)

Obtain home hemo water sampling as directed by the HT RN

Set-up of the home hemo machine and PD Cycler

Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN

Warm dialysate solution when directed by the HT RN

Draw dialysate solution for testing as directed by the HT RN

Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order Kt/V collection bringing meds to clinic visit for review)

Assembles/breaks down charts/thins charts

Maintains logs as directed and applicable

Inventory of Home Program

Maintains par levels of home department supplies

Files home patient packing slips/invoices

Inventory for Patients

Assists patient with supply management and contacting customer service

Qualification

Dialysis machine operationPatient monitoringVascular access evaluationPatient care experienceCPR certificationCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

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

Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification