Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Patton Chapel (AL); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fresenius Medical Care in Alabama is seeking a dialysis health care team member to assist with the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines under licensed supervision. You will educate patients on adequacy measures, monitor vital signs, and support a safe, compliant treatment environment.

The role includes assisting vascular access evaluation, monitoring patient response, and documenting procedures to ensure high-quality care and CQI participation.

Qualificações

• Assist in patient education on adequacy measures and monitoring programs.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and comply with regulations.
• Support the dialysis team in routine patient care activities.

Responsabilidades

• Welcome patients and check wellbeing since last treatment.
• Assist in setting up and operating dialysis equipment according to orders.
• Record vital signs and weight, monitor patient response during treatment.
• Discontinue treatment following established procedures and document accordingly.
• Apply dressings and manage post-treatment care as directed by licensed staff.

Conhecimentos

Patient education

Vascular access evaluation

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Ferramentas

Hemodialysis machines

Medical equipment handling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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