Acute Inpatient Dialysis Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Akron, OH is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the dialysis team in providing safe, evidence-based therapy. You will work under the supervision of an FMCNA RN, assist in maintaining a clean environment, monitor patient conditions, and participate in quality improvement activities to help achieve patient care goals.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, monitoring hemodialysis parameters, recording vital signs, and communicating any concerns to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or its equivalent.
• Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by CMS.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of the FMCNA RN for assigned patient(s) in the acute setting.
• Promotes and assists in maintaining a safe and clean working environment; supports QEP/QAI activities.
• Set up and prime equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed by the Fresenius Nurse.
• Welcomes assigned patients and reports concerns to FMCNA RN.
• Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports findings to FMCNA RN.
• Obtains pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight; reports unusual findings.
• Performs vascular access cannulation and reports difficulties to FMCNA RN.
• Calculates and enters dialysis machine programming for UF goals, treatment time, Na modeling, and UF modeling.
• Discontinues dialysis treatment according to procedures and documents status.
• There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for heavier items.

Education

High School Diploma

PCT national certification or state-specific CMS certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Akron, OH is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the dialysis team in providing safe, evidence-based therapy. You will work under the supervision of an FMCNA RN, assist in maintaining a clean environment, monitor patient conditions, and participate in quality improvement activities to help achieve patient care goals.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, monitoring hemodialysis parameters, recording vital signs, and communicating any concerns to