Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Diamondhead (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Diamondhead, MS is seeking a dedicated dialysis care professional to assist in patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patients during treatment, and document vital signs and procedural steps.

This role emphasizes patient education, adherence to safety procedures, and collaboration with licensed nurses to ensure safe, effective therapy and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Assist in patient education regarding adequacy measures and dialysis processes as appropriate.
• Support the healthcare team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under supervision.
• Ensure adherence to organization policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform cannulation and heparin administration as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight, perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders (QB, QD).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
• Record and document vital signs prior to reinfusion and discontinuation of treatment.
• Discontinue dialysis and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access.

Skills

Vascular access evaluation

Dialysis treatment initiation

Vital signs & weight measurement

Pre/post-treatment assessment

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 Related

Education:

• 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- 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