Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care - Jacksonville, FL

Job Title: Patient Care Technician - PCT

Position: Dialysis Health Care Team Member

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift:

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Jacksonville

State: FL

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Job Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Setup and operate hemodialysis machines.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Support the organization’s Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures.
Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform vascular access cannulation.
Administer heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
Obtain necessary pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Initiate and monitor dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Document all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment.
Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled on dialysis machines.
Accurately document information related to patient treatment.
Report any significant changes in patient conditions to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy.
Assist in training applicable direct patient care staff under the supervision of a nurse.
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surfaces, chairs, and surrounding areas.
Complete and document participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Prepare initial patient charts and compile necessary paperwork for proper placement in charts.
Assist in infection control audits and support adherence to infection control practices.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Experience in patient care.
Knowledge of dialysis machine operation.
Ability to perform vascular access evaluations.
Basic documentation and record-keeping skills.

Preferred Skills

Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility.
Completion of a dialysis training program.
CPR certification.

Requirements

Experience: Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

License & Certification:

Meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements.

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.