Patient Care Technician Preceptor - PCT - Dialysis

Freseniusmedicalcare; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in San Francisco, CA is seeking a dialysis health care team member to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist in setting up and operating hemodialysis equipment and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The role emphasizes patient education on adequacy measures, monitoring, and process improvements to support quality goals and patient satisfaction within a regulated setting.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on adequacy measures including Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).
• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access patency, cannulate access, and administer heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.

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.