Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis PCT - Will Train

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) with our Fresenius Kidney Care clinics, support and collaborate with the RN team to provide dialysis treatment to our patients. As a PCT you will provide care for several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. This may involve prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic for the first shift.

PCTs have a combination of technical skills and a genuine passion to develop deep relationships with patients and their families to improve their quality of life.
Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and/or direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis.
Why Join the Fresenius Team?
When you join the Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) team, you will be welcomed into a company that is built on the philosophy that our employees are our most important asset and our patients are our priority.
Passion. Dedication. Knowledge. Motivation. Experience. These are the impressive qualities you will find in our team. Our strength in the North American market and extensive global network provide our employees with the best of both worlds—the friendliness of a local organization and the stability of a worldwide organization—for diverse experiences and challenging career opportunities.
More details about this Patient Care Technician role:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and cannulation and report unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 the 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.

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.

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Some of the benefits to working at FMCNA:

• Rated as one of Forbes’ U.S. Best Employers
• Paid one-on-one training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Computer discounts
• Discount fitness program
• 401(K) and much more

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.

Location: Lacey, Washington

Job Type: Full-time