Patient Care Technician
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Snellville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission vision core values
and customer service philosophy.Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance
Program including following all regulatory and FMS policy
requirements. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care
team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients
under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with
FMCNA policies procedures and training and in compliance with
regulations set forth by the corporation state and federal
agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis
machines.Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working
environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality
Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities including those
related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in
process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that
patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE: Responsible for driving the
FMS culture through values and customer service
standards.Accountable for outstanding customer service to all
external and internal customers.Develops and maintains effective
relationships through effective and timely communication.Takes
initiative and action to respond resolve and follow up regarding
customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PATIENT CARE: Assist other
health care members in providing patient specific detailed
education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online
Clearance Monitoring (OLC) Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP) Urea
Kinetic Modeling (UKM) and regarding disease process/access.Welcome
assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being since their
last treatment. Report any complaints or observations to the nurse
supervisor.Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any
unusual findings to nurse supervisor.Obtain necessary pre and post
treatment vital signs and weight.Report unusual findings to nurse
supervisor.Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and
report unusual findings to nurse supervisor.Perform vascular access
cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual
findings to nurse supervisor.Perform administration of Heparin as
delegated or as allowed by state law.Initiate dialysis treatment
according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and
dialysate flow (QD).Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide
intervention as prescribed by physician order or as
directed.Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report
any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.Obtain vital signs prior
to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the
discontinuation of treatment - document.Discontinue dialysis
treatment according to established proceduresEvaluate patient prior
to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood
pressure.Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.Evaluate
the patient for prior to discharge and report any unusual findings
to nurse supervisor.Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis
evaluation weight and vital signs with initial
identification.Responsible for calculating and entry of individual
patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF)
goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as
prescribed.Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are
enabled including Narrow Venous Limits (NVL) 160.Record accurate
and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment
parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial
identification.Responsible for accurate documentation of
information related to patient treatment including completion of
Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and if applicable progress
notes.Report any significant information and/or change in patient
condition directly to the nurse supervisor.Observe patient and
conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy.Report
any change or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.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 nurse supervisor.Obtain all
prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: Maintain environmental integrity and
aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.Clean and
disinfect dialysis machine surface chair equipment and surrounding
area between treatments according to facility policy.Conduct all
tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document
where appropriate.Perform all required pretreatment dialysis
machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).Initiate
Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.Ensure that all blood spills
are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to
facility policy.Prepare organize and efficiently utilize supplies
and equipment to prevent wastage. CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality
Improvement (CQI) activities.Enters all treatment data into the
designated clinical application accurately and in a timely
manner.Review treatment sheets for completeness ensure nursing
signatures are documented and ensure omitted entries are completed
or corrected where appropriate.Prepare initial patient chart for
admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in
chart.Prepare lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens
according to laboratory destination.Collect label appropriately
prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory
specifications.Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate
lab courier. OTHER: Perform additional duties as assigned. ADDENDUM
FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANS WORKING IN THE HOME PROGRAMS (NOT HOME
ASSIST): Assisting the HT RN: May assist HT RN on Home Visit as
directedReinforcesPD / HHD education under supervision of qualified
HT RNSchedules and contacts patients regarding appointmentsWeigh
patient and obtain vital signsCollect treatment records and review
for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records.Cleaning
and prepping treatment room; prep chartsPreparing lab tubes and
requisitions & assisting with lab draw days both pre and post draw
(PCT certified phlebotomy or per state regulations)Clerical duties
as assigned (faxing mailing to physician offices etc.)Obtain home
hemo water sampling as directed by the HT RNSet-up of the home hemo
machine and PD Cycler.Assist with exit site care when directed by
HT RN.Warm dialysate solution when directed by the HT RNDraw
dialysate solution for testing as directed by the HT RNCreates and
sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order Kt/V collection
bringing meds to clinic visit for review)Assembles/breaks down
charts/thins chartsMaintains logs as directed and
applicableInventory of Home ProgramMaintains par levels of home
department suppliesFiles home patient packing
slips/invoicesInventory for PatientsAssists patient with supply
management and contacting customer service 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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test
Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider
whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day work
includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with
patients facility staff and physicians.The position requires travel
between assigned facilities and various locations within the
community.Travel to regional Business Unit and Corporate meetings
may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health
care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise
levels.May be exposed to infectious and contagious
diseases/materials The position provides direct patient care that
regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and
assisting with ambulation.Equipment aids and/or coworkers may
provide assistance.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.There is a two-person assist program and material
assistdevices for the heavier items. EDUCATION Center for
Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national
certification or High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet
certification requirements within the required state or CMS
timeline. All appropriate state licensure education and training
(if any) required. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS Previous patient
care experience in a hospital setting or related facility
preferred. Continued employment is dependent on successful
completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and successful
completion of CPR certification. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Center, Roswell , Patient Care Technician, Professions , Snellville, Georgia
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