PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - PCT
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Baden
Posted on: September 21, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Functions as part of the dialysis health care
team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients
under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with
organization 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 organization 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 organization Quality Enhancement Goals
(QEP).PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Patient
RelatedEducation: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.Treatment: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- treatmentInitiate 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.Obtain vital signs prior to
reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the
discontinuation of treatment - document.Discontinue dialysis
treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient
prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood
pressureObtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.Evaluate
the patient prior to discharge.Perform and record Pre and Post
dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial
identificationResponsible for calculating and entry of individual
patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF)
goal; treatment time; 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 identificationResponsible
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 registered nurse
or supervisor.Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks
according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings
to the registered nurse or 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 registered nurse or supervisor.Obtain all
prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for
collection.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.Monitors patients performing self-care under the
supervision of RN.Staff RelatedAssists in training of applicable
direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the
supervision of a nurse.Education/Communication:Follows all
organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated
into training, including compliance with ethical business
practicesMaintain 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
and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm
testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).Initiate Solution Delivery
System (SDS) system.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 ensureomitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate
staff.Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile
paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.Prepare/print 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.INFECTION CONTROL:Assists in collecting information for
infection control audits.Supports staff and patient Adherence to
infection control practices.Follows infection control Policies and
ProceduresParticipates in and reinforces infection control
education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or
designee as allowed by state law.TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:Follows all
newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and
coordinating their transitional dialysis careReinforces all
education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient
as allowed by state lawLiaisons with appropriate FKC staff members
to provide the best patient experience including making sure all
disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.Assists
in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products,
benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.Sets and
preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care
unit.Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options
including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.Assists
with coordination of transition to patient's modality
choice.Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCUPHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employeeencounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enableindividuals 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
theIshihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment.
The Company will consider whether reasonableaccommodations 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/materialsThe position provides direct patient
care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients
and assisting with
ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof
standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee
may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment,
exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to
lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs.,
and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet.
There is a two-person assist program and material assist" devices
for the heavier items.EDUCATION AND
LICENSES:HighSchooldiplomaorG.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.Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany)
required.Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values,
and customer service standardsEXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
SKILLS:Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility
preferred.Continued employment is dependent on successful
completion of the organization dialysis training program and
successful completion of CPR certification.EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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