Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in New Lenox, IL seeks a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team, under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help provide safe and effective dialysis therapy and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures (OLC/AMP/UKM) and disease processes, welcoming patients, evaluating vascular access patency, cannulating accesses, and administering heparin as delegated.

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in providing patient education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process.
• Supervised by a licensed nurse to ensure safe dialysis therapy and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, cannulate vascular access, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.

Skills

Vascular access cannulation

Patient education

Heparin administration

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