Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Ashland, Kentucky seeks a Dialysis Support role to assist in providing safe dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. You will be responsible for setting up and operating hemodialysis equipment and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Candidates will participate in CQI activities and QEP initiatives to help achieve patient satisfaction and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Under direct supervision of a licensed nurse, perform dialysis-related tasks.
• Adhere to organization policies and regulations at the state and federal level.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Support Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI activities, including patient satisfaction initiatives.

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).

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).