Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Freseniusmedicalcare; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a dialysis professional to operate hemodialysis machines and monitor patient treatments under RN supervision. You will prepare treatment areas, manage machine alarms, and ensure patient safety and comfort during sessions.

The role requires dialysis experience and CCHT certification, with strong emphasis on accurate documentation, cleanliness, and proactive CQI participation.

Qualifications

• Must have dialysis experience and CCHT certification.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and document treatment data accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean dialysis environment per policy.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
• Monitor patients and respond to intradialytic issues.
• Record treatment data and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain safety and sanitation between treatments.
• Assist RN with patient education and CQI activities.

Skills

Dialysis experience

CCHT certification

Patient care

Job description

Clinic Hours: Monday-Saturday 4:15am-9pm, closed SundayRotating days/shiftsMust have Dialysis Experience and be CCHT certified!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 RelatedEducation: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- treatmentInitiate 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 pressureObtain 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 identificationResponsible 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.Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identificationResponsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.Staff RelatedAssists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.Education/Communication:Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practicesMaintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.RECORD KEEPING:Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are do