Acute Patient Care Technician - PCT
Company: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER
Location: Medford
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:
Sign On Bonus Eligible
This position will cover Cambridge Spaulding and Charlestown
Spaulding Hospital
2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
MWF only no weekends no call.
Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
Days)
No prior healthcare experience required, on the job, paid 12 weeks
of training to become nationally certified. Upon certification
receive a pay increase & promotion
70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis
centers, 350+ research sites across North America
Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation,
including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and
pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal
specialty laboratories
Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the Inpatient Services 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 supervision of Hemodialysis
Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the dialysis suite in
the acute setting; excluding Intensive Care Units.
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 FKC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
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).
Will be responsible for assuring the dialysis machine has been set
up, tested and found to be safe for dialysis treatment in
accordance with manufacturer instructions for use and company
policy and procedures.
Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being
since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations
to the FMCNA RN.
Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
Reports any difficulties in cannulation to FMCNA RN as permitted by
state requirements; or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to
the patient treatment. This information is documented appropriately
in the individual patient record to include the hospital Electronic
Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System
(ACES).
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).
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.
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 RN
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all
applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and
federal laws and regulations.
Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor or
supervising RN.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more
departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or
location specific functions.
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 personal computer work while standing and
sitting, interaction with patients, facility staff and
physicians.
The position requires travel between assigned facilities and
various locations within the community.
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.
SUPERVISION:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :
None required. At least 6 months' experience is preferred in
related Field (EMT, Surgical Technicians, Army, Phlebotomists, and
technicians).
Must obtain CCHT within 18 months of hire.
Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test
for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will
consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
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 Signature:
Date:
ADDENDUM : IPS PCT I additional tasks as assigned:
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:
Maintains environmental integrity and aesthetics-ensure all areas
are safe and clean.
Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surfaces, chair, equipment,
and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient
renal services policies.
Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment
and document where appropriate.
Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing,
including Pressure Holding Test (PHT) and Diasafe test.
Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and
provides minor trouble-shooting when necessary
Safely starts and shuts down solution delivery system (SDS).
Ensures all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate
disinfectant according to facility FKC Policy.
Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment
to prevent waste.
Inventories supplies weekly to ensure PAR levels are met by both
FMCNA and host facility.
CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:
Completes and documents ongoing participation in Quality Assessment
Performance Improvement Program (QAPI) activities.
Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application
accurately and in a timely manner.
Reviews treatment sheets for completeness ensuring signatures are
documented, and that omitted entries are completed or corrected
where appropriate.
Reviews equipment logs for completeness ensuring there is daily
documentation regardless of equipment use.
Employee Name (Please Print):
Employee Signature:
Date:
Sharp Health System
All applicable policies and procedures in the contract between
FMCNA and Sharp supersede FMCNA job documentation for this
position
With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime
equipment for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis and
peritoneal dialysis treatments).
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:
Maintains environmental integrity and aesthetics-ensure all areas
are safe and clean.
Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surfaces, chair, equipment,
and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient
renal services policies.
Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment
and document where appropriate.
Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing,
including Pressure Holding Test (PHT) and Diasafe test.
Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and
provides minor trouble-shooting when necessary
Safely starts and shuts down solution delivery system (SDS).
Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment
to prevent waste.
CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:
Duties that will not be carried out include:
Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being
since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations
to the FMCNA RN.
Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
Reports any difficulties in cannulation to FMCNA RN as permitted by
state requirements; or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to
the patient treatment. This information is documented appropriately
in the individual patient record to include the hospital Electronic
Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System
(ACES).
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.
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.
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 RN
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS - Restrictions
Day-to-day work will not include personal computer work while
standing and sitting, interaction with patients, facility staff and
physicians.
The position will not provide direct patient care, including any
heavy lifting moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.
Employee Name (Please Print):
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 CENTER, Medford , Acute Patient Care Technician - PCT, Professions , Medford, Massachusetts
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