Patient Care Technician
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Annapolis
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
**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+ Obtain
Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.+ Evaluate the patient
prior to discharge.+ 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; 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
registered nurse or supervisor.+ Observe patient and conduct
machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any
change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or 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 registered
nurse or supervisor.+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and
prepare specimens for collection.+ 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.+ Monitors patients
performing self-care under the supervision of RN.**Staff Related**+
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on
appropriate programs under the supervision of a
nurse.Education/Communication:+ Follows all organization business
policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training,
including compliance with ethical business practices+ 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 and perform all
required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including
Pressure Holding (PHT).+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS)
system.**RECORD KEEPING:**+ Complete and document ongoing
participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.+
Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application
in an accurate and timely manner.+ Review treatment sheets for
completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and
ensureomitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate
staff.+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile
paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.+ Prepare/print 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.**INFECTION CONTROL:**+ Assists in collecting information
for infection control audits.+ Supports staff and patient Adherence
to infection control practices.+ Follows infection control Policies
and Procedures+ Participates in and reinforces infection control
education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or
designee as allowed by state law.**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**+
Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of
dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care+
Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to
the new patient as allowed by state law+ Liaisons with appropriate
FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including
making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according
to plan.+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home
dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work
for them.+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in
the transitional care unit.+ Assist in assuring patient
understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the
peritoneal dialysis set-up.+ Assists with coordination of
transition to patient's modality choice.+ Assists with supply
ordering and inventory for TCU**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND**
**WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**+ The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employeeencounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enableindividuals 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
theIshihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment.
The Company will consider whether reasonableaccommodations 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.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof
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 assist" devices
for the heavier items.**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**+
HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.+ Must meet Center for
Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national
certification requirements within the required state or CMS
timeline.+
Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany)
required.+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values,
and customer service standards**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS**
**:**+
Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility
preferred.+ Continued employment is dependent on successful
completion of the organization dialysis training program and
successful completion of CPR certification.**ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:**I
acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I
understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able
to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without
reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties
and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended
only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or
a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about
duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description
that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate
supervisor or my Human Resources representative.Employee Name
(Please Print)Employee SignatureDate**ADDENDUM:****Home Therapies
Program (Not Home Assist)**This list pertains to task performed in
the Home Therapies program under the direct supervision of the Home
Therapies registered nurse (HT RN) and in compliance with state
laws.+ May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed+ Reinforces
PD/HHD patient education under supervision of HT Registered Nurse
as permitted under state law+ Schedules and contacts patients
regarding appointments+ Weigh patient and obtain vital signs+
Collect patient's treatment records and review for completion.
Notify RN of incomplete / missing records.+ Cleaning and prepping
treatment room; preparing charts prior to clinic visit+ Preparing
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.)+ Set-up of the home hemodialysis machine and PD Cycler+
Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN+ Warm dialysate
solution when directed by the HT RN+ Obtain home hemodialysis water
and dialysate samples and process for testing as directed by HT RN+
Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order,
Kt/V collection, bringing meds to clinic visit for review)+ Prepare
initial patient chart for admission. Complies and maintains medical
records according to company policy and procedure and in compliance
with all appropriate regulatory requirements+ Maintains logs as
directed and applicable+ Support patient registration and use of
connected health+ Provide patient home support as indicated and
permissible under state law and applicable regulationsInventory of
Home Program+ Maintains par levels of home department supplies+
Files home patient packing slips/invoicesInventory for Patients+
Assists patient with supply management and contacting customer
service**_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.**
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