Patient Care Technician - Pct

Fresenius Medical Care

Daytona Beach, FL, United States
On-site
Setup and operation of hemodialysis machines
Patient specific detailed education
Evaluate vascular access for patency
Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Daytona Beach, FL, to assist with providing safe and effective dialysis therapy while working under the supervision of licensed nurses. The role involves patient care, monitoring, and documentation, requiring relevant experience, certification, and a commitment to quality healthcare practices

Job Summary

  • Functions as part of the dialysis health care 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 and assisting in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
  • Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Daytona Beach, FL, to assist with providing safe and effective dialysis therapy while working under the supervision of licensed nurses. The role involves patient care, monitoring, and documentation, requiring relevant experience, certification, and a commitment to quality healthcare practices.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • setup and operation of hemodialysis machines
  • patient specific detailed education
  • evaluate vascular access for patency
  • perform vascular access cannulation
  • initiate dialysis treatment
  • monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy
  • discontinue dialysis treatment
  • obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings
  • calculate and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming
  • ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled
  • record accurate and timely information
  • report any significant information
  • observe patient and conduct machine safety checks
  • perform and document any intervention
  • obtain all prescribed laboratory testing
  • clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface
  • conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment
  • follow infection control Policies and Procedures
  • High School diploma or G.E.D.

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to Quality Enhancement Program
  • process improvement activities
  • assist in training of applicable direct patient care staff
  • maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics
  • prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies
  • monitors patients performing self-care
  • assists in collecting information for infection control audits
  • supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices
  • reinforces infection control education of patients and families
  • follow all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis
  • coordinate their transitional dialysis care
  • reinforces all education and care related matters
  • liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members
  • assures patient understanding of home dialysis products
  • sets and preforms a treatment on all machines
  • assists in assuring patient understanding of treatment options
  • assists with coordination of transition to patient’s modality choice
  • assists with supply ordering and inventory
  • previous patient care experience in a hospital setting

Key Requirements

  • Meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements
  • All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required
  • Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
  • Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
  • Successful completion of CPR certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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