Patient Care Technician
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**Functions as part of the hemodialysis
health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy
for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in
accordance with FMCNA 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 FMCNA 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 FMC Quality Enhancement Goals
(QEP).**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Patient 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.Patient Treatment:+ Welcome assigned patients and
inquire as to their well-being since their last treatment.+
Evaluate vascular access for patency.+ Obtain necessary pre and
post treatment vital signs and weight.+ Perform vascular access
evaluation pre-treatment.+ Perform vascular access cannulation.+
Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by
state law.+ 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.+ 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; Sodium (Na) modeling; 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
identification.+ Responsible 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 PCT III (if applicable) or nurse
supervisor.+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks
according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings
to the PCT III (if applicable) or nurse 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 PCT III (if applicable) or nurse
supervisor.+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare
specimens for collection.Maintenance/Technical:+ Maintain
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.+ Perform all
required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including
Pressure Holding (PHT).+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS)
system.+ 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.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 documented and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate.+
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork
for appropriate placement in chart.+ Prepare lab requisitions for
prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory
destination.+ Collect label appropriately prepare and store lab
samples according required laboratory specifications.+ Ensure
collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.**PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:**+ The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color
Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The
Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be
made.+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and
interaction with patients facility staff and physicians. The
position requires travel between assigned facilities and various
locations within the community. Travel to regional Business Unit
and Corporate meetings may be required.+ The work environment is
characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature
control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases/materials.+ The position provides direct
patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of
patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or
coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent
prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend
over. The employee may occasionally be required to move with
assistance machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs. and may lift
chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.
There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices
for the heavier items.**EDUCATION AND LICENSES:**+ High School
diploma or G.E.D. required.+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare
Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification
requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.+ All
appropriate state licensure education and training (if any)
required.**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:**+ At least two years
previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related
facility preferred.+ Continued employment is dependent on
successful completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and
successful completion of CPR certification.**EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity****Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a
drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws.**
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Center, Atlanta , Patient Care Technician, Professions , Jonesboro, Georgia
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