Patient Care Technician - PCT

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

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 in accordance with FMCNA policies procedures and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation state and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Patient Education :

• 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.

Patient Treatment :

Maintenance / Technical :

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.

Record Keeping :

Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that : Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional Business Unit and Corporate 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 move with assistance 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.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES :

High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

Must meet Center for Medicaid / Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and / or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.

All appropriate state licensure education and training (if any) required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

At least two years previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.

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

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability / veterans