Dialysis Care Technician - Critical Patient Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Covington (LA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Fresenius Medical Care in Covington, LA is seeking an Area Float Patient Care Technician to join the dialysis health care team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patient status, and help maintain a safe, clean treatment environment.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, preparing charts and labs, supporting infection control, and helping patients understand treatment procedures.

Qualificações

• Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
• 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 and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT)
• Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system

Responsabilidades

• 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-treatment
• 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
• 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 pressure
• Obtain 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 identification
• Responsible 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 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 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

Descrição da vaga

Fresenius Medical Care in Covington, LA is seeking an Area Float Patient Care Technician to join the dialysis health care team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patient status, and help maintain a safe, clean treatment environment.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, preparing charts and labs, supporting infection control, and helping patients understand treatment procedures.