Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care - Jacksonville, FL

Job Title: Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Position: Dialysis Health Care Team member

Job Type: Full Time

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Shift:

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Jacksonville

State: FL

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Job Responsibilities

Assist in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Setup and operate hemodialysis machines.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Educate patients about 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.
Administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and evaluate intradialytic problems.
Document all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment.
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings post treatment.
Conduct patient discharge evaluations.
Calculate and enter individual patients’ dialysis machine programming.
Record accurate and timely information regarding treatment onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
Report any significant information and/or changes in patient conditions.
Conduct machine safety checks and report any unusual findings.
Collect and label laboratory testing specimens according to specifications.
Clean and disinfect dialysis machines and surrounding areas.
Assist in training of applicable direct patient care staff.
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics in the workspace.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Assist in infection control audits and education of patients.
Follow newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinate their care.
Assure patient understanding of home dialysis products and treatments.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Patient care experience in a hospital or related facility.
Understanding of dialysis treatment and machine operation.
Ability to demonstrate safe practices and effective patient monitoring.

Preferred Skills

Previous experience in a dialysis setting.
Certification in CPR.
Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles.

Requirements

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

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

License & Certification:

CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements needed.
All appropriate state licensure and training requirements.

Schedule:

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.