Patient Care Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functionsas part of the Inpatient Services Hemodialysis Health Care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients inaccordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federalagencies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providespatient care under the directsupervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assignedpatient(s) in the dialysissuite in the acutesetting; excluding Intensive Care Units.


* Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.


* Promotes andassists in themaintenance of a safe and cleanworking environment.

Supportsthe FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patientsatisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achievethe FKC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).


* With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the FreseniusNurse for renal replacement therapies(hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).


* Will be responsible for assuring the dialysis machine hasbeen set up, tested and found to be safe fordialysis treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use and company policy and procedures.


* Welcomes assignedpatients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment.

Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.


* Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.

Reportsunusual findingsto FMCNA RN.


* Reports any difficulties in cannulation to FMCNA RN as permitted by state requirements; or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.


* Responsible for accuratedocumentation of information related to the patienttreatment.

This information is documented appropriately in the individual patient record to include the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System (ACES).


* Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients'dialysis machineprogramming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatmenttime; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.


* Responsible for ensuringappropriate safety alarmsare enabled including narrowvenous limits (NVL 160).


* Collects, labels specimens and ensurestimely delivery to laboratory per facilitypolicy.


* Evaluates intradialytic problemsand provides intervention as prescribedby physician's order or as directedby FMCNA RN.

Monitorspatient's responseto dialysis therapyand report any unusual findingsto FMCNA RN.


* Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functionsnecessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation.


* Reports any change or unusual findingsto...