PCT
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Winchester
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
procedures + Evaluate 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 directed + Reinforces PD / HHD
education under supervision of qualified HT RN + Schedules and
contacts patients regarding appointments + Weigh patient and obtain
vital signs + Collect treatment records and review for completion.
Notify RN of incomplete / missing records. + Cleaning and prepping
treatment room; prep charts + 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.) + Obtain home
hemo water sampling as directed by the HT RN + Set-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 RN + Draw dialysate solution for testing as directed by the HT
RN + Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for
order Kt/V collection bringing meds to clinic visit for review) +
Assembles/breaks down charts/thins charts + Maintains logs as
directed and applicable + Inventory of Home Program + Maintains par
levels of home department supplies + Files home patient packing
slips/invoices + Inventory for Patients + Assists 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 assist devices
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 Care North America, Germantown , PCT, Other , Winchester, Maryland
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