Patient Care Technician - PCT - Training Provided
Additional Job Description
On Thursday October 17th, 2024 from 9am to 2 pm at the Germantown clinic we invite you to meet with us to learn more about a career in dialysis.
Location:
Fresenius Kidney Care Germantown
3401 Fox Street, Unit C
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Why Fresenius Kidney Care?
* 2021, 2022 and 2023 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
* NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
Work Life Balance!
* Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
* No prior dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor
* 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America
* Clinical Advancement
* Supportive Environment
* RN Program Tuition reimbursement
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
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 in accordance with organization 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 organization 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 organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:
* 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.
Treatment:
* Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
* 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
* 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.
* Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
* Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
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- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Philadelphia, US-PA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: R0176011
- Posted: 2024-10-04 08:24:59 -
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