Freseniusmedicalcare

Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Tualatin, OR

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 hours ago

Process ImprovementCustomer SupportPatient CareCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Assist s in the setup of home dialysis equipment and the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment within the home therapy program.
All duties and responsibilities of the PCT II HT are to be performed under the direct supervision of the Home Therapies registered nurse (HT RN), in compliance with, and as permissible per state laws, regulations, and policies.
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.

Builds and maintains strong communication and collaboration processes and rapport with patients, care partners, the HT RN, direct and non-direct patient care staff, providers, and other team members.
Provides home support as applicable and permissible.
Completes opening/closing daily chores and documents as appropriate.
Develops or follows a process for the management of supplies to maximize use and minimize waste.
Assists patients and care partners with supplies/inventory ordering and management.
Maintains logs and tracking.
Actively collaborates with others during staff huddles or meetings.
Performs other clerical duties, as assigned (answering phones, faxing, email, provider office contact, etc.).

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 lower solutions frequently of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet.
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Must have a valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by the Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS).
Helps collect required documentation for patient admission, prepares and maintains the electronic and/or hard-copy patient chart, as directed.

At least two years of previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.

Assists with quarterly, semi-annual, and annual water and dialysate testing as directed.

Paid one on one training and education provided.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
Assists with the tracking and shipping of transplant-related laboratory specimens and reinforces transplant education.
Supports patient registration and use of connected health.
Participates in medical records, infection control, and other audit processes as directed.
Evaluates the dialysis access before treatment, documents all findings in the medical record, and reports abnormal findings to the HT RN.

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