ACUTE PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - PCT CCHT
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Functions as part of the hemodialysis health
care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for
assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures,
and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the
corporation, state, and federal agencies.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides patient care under the direct visual
supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room
immediately adjacent to an RN. Responsible for reporting and
documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints,
or problems to the RN.Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a
safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment
to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and
Performance Improvement (QAI) 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).Promotes and
assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).With
documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime
equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement
therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and
peritoneal dialysis therapies).Welcomes assigned patients and
inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports
any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.Evaluates vascular
access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA
RN.Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.(Stated above)Performs
vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in
cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.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).Records accurate and timely information
regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the
Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.Initiates
renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders
including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD)
or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending
nephrologist.Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery
to laboratory per facility policy.Evaluates intradialytic problems
and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as
directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis
therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.Obtains vital
signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions
necessary for the discontinuation of treatment-
documentation.Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA
RN.Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient
status and document patients' response to intervention.Evaluates
patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and
venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as
needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA
RN.Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established
procedures.Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access
- standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of
venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate
dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any
unusual findings to the FMCNA RNPerforms and records Pre and Post
dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial
identification.Other duties as required.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.Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work,
interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.The
position requires travel between assigned facilities and various
locations within the community. (percentage of travel)Travel to
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 assist in moving machines
and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water
solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.There is a
two-person assist program and material assist - devices for the
heavier items.EDUCATION:High School Diploma requiredEXPERIENCE AND
REQUIRED SKILLS:1 - 2 years' related experience.Certified Clinical
Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification.EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Overland Park , ACUTE PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - PCT CCHT, Professions , Kansas City, Kansas
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