Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team in New Jersey. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, support a safe and clean environment, and participate in Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) activities and process improvements to help patients reach QEP goals.

You will provide patient education, monitor responses to dialysis therapy, and perform essential pre/post-dialysis

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Obtain 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; document discontinuation of treatment.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access (standing & sitting BP).
• Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
• Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits (NVL) 160

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 Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
• - Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
• - Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160