Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in California is seeking a dialysis technician to support the safe, effective delivery of hemodialysis under supervision. You will operate dialysis machines, monitor patient condition, document treatments, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards in a busy clinic.

The role emphasizes teamwork, precise patient care, and adherence to established orders, with opportunities to contribute to continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives while complying

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in patient education regarding dialysis adequacy measures.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and monitor patient response during treatment.
• Record pre and post dialysis vitals, weight, and treatment parameters.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines; initiate dialysis per orders and monitor QB/QD.
• Assess and manage intradialytic problems and intervene as prescribed.
• Document pre/post dialysis evaluations and patient condition at discharge.
• Calculate and input dialysis machine settings (UF goal, treatment time) as prescribed.
• Ensure safety alarms are enabled and adhere to sanitation standards.

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).

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