Patient Care Technician 1

Fresenius Medical Care - Huntsville, AL

Job Title: Patient Care Technician 1

Position: Functions as part of the dialysis healthcare team.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift:

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Huntsville

State: AL

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Function as part of the dialysis healthcare team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Support the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Provide patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures and disease processes.
Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform vascular access cannulation.
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy and perform relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment.
Document accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters.
Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including monitoring pressures.
Obtain prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
Assist in training of applicable direct patient care staff under the supervision of a nurse.
Follow all organization business policies, procedures, and systems incorporated into training.
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Collect, label, and prepare lab samples according to required specifications.
Assist in collecting information for infection control audits and support adherence to infection control practices.
Coordinate transitional dialysis care for newly admitted patients.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Patient care experience in a hospital or related facility.
Understanding of dialysis processes and treatment options.
Ability to perform vascular access cannulation.

Preferred Skills

Previous experience in a dialysis setting.
Successful completion of CPR certification.
Commitment to organization culture and values.

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:

State licensure as required.
Meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements.

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

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