Freseniusmedicalcare

Freseniusmedicalcare

Patient Care Technician Preceptor - PCT - Dialysis

Dundee, MI, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 hours ago
Process ImprovementCustomer SupportPatient CareLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
  • Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
  • INFECTION CONTROL: • Assists with facility QAI infection control audits. • Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
  • Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
  • Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
  • Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
  • 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 registered nurse or supervisor.
  • Will function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as determined by state specific guidelines and regulations, to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the organization Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), organization policies and procedures, and organization training standards.
  • Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT's.

Requirements

  • Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
  • Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
  • This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
  • The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force.
  • The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet.
  • High School diploma or its equivalent required

Skills

  • At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
  • Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful
  • Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.

Benefits

  • Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate
  • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
  • Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
  • Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership
  • Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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