Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join their dynamic team in South Bend. This role is essential in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. As part of a collaborative hemodialysis team, you will engage directly with patients, assist in their education, and monitor their well-being. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values safety and excellence. If you are passionate about healthcare and patient service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires CMS-approved certification or high school diploma/GED with certification.
• Prior patient care experience preferred; dialysis training and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare team with patient education and monitor well-being.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the environment and equipment.
• Document treatment data accurately and prepare patient charts.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Technical Maintenance

Clerical Skills

Education

CMS-approved certification

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Company name
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

Employment Type
Full-Time

Posted on
Feb 24, 2023

Profile

Purpose and Scope: Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Functions as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, training, and regulations set by relevant authorities. Responsible for setting up and operating hemodialysis machines, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and supporting quality improvement activities to meet FMC Quality Enhancement Goals.

Duties / Activities

1. Customer Service: Drive FMS culture through values and service standards; ensure outstanding service to all customers; develop relationships through effective communication; respond promptly to customer issues.
2. Patient Care: Assist healthcare team with patient education, monitor patient well-being, evaluate vascular access, obtain vital signs, perform cannulation, administer Heparin (as delegated), initiate and monitor dialysis, document treatment details, and report unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
3. Maintenance/Technical: Ensure environment safety and cleanliness; disinfect equipment; prepare for dialysis; perform alarm testing; handle spills appropriately; manage supplies efficiently.
4. Clerical & Administrative: Participate in CQI activities; document treatment data accurately; prepare and review patient charts and lab requisitions; handle lab specimens properly.
5. Other Duties: Perform additional assigned duties.

Addendum for Home Program Technicians: Assist with home visits, reinforce patient education, schedule appointments, collect vital signs, prepare lab samples, manage supplies, and support home dialysis setup and maintenance.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Includes desk work, patient interaction, travel, exposure to infectious materials, heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and bending. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities. Must pass Ishihara color blindness test. Work environment typical of healthcare facilities.

Education & Experience: Requires CMS-approved certification or high school diploma/GED with certification within required timelines. Prior patient care experience preferred; successful completion of dialysis training and CPR required.

Employer: Fresenius Medical Care North America

Location: 320 S St Joseph St, South Bend, Indiana, 46601

Website: https://fmcna.com/