Patient Care Technician - Dialysis
Company: Employer
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: July 28, 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/materialsThe 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.
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Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
07/12/2022
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