Acute Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Company: Employer
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Job ID BAvailable Openings 1 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 patients
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 RN Performs 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 required EXPERIENCE
AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 1 - 2 years' related experience. Certified
Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) 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.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
04/06/2021
Keywords: Employer, Bradenton , Acute Dialysis Patient Care Technician, Healthcare , Bradenton, Florida
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