Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States seeks a dialysis health care team member to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under nurse supervision. This role covers setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, maintenance of a clean, safe environment, and participation in QEP and CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, assessing vascular access, cannulation, heparin administration as allowed, and recording vital signs before/during/after

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in providing patient education regarding adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform cannulation; administer heparin as delegated.
• Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; evaluate vascular access pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis according to orders, including QB and QD.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis therapy and document pre reinfusion vitals.

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