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at Fresenius Medical Care in Post Falls, Idaho, United States
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
$49,567 / year median in Idaho
+16% projected growth
Job Description
at Fresenius Medical Care in Post Falls, Idaho, United States Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization 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 organization 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 organization Quality Enhancement Goals ( QEP ).PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
:Patient Related Education:
+ 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.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment. + Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law. + Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment + 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. + Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment
- document. + Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access
- standing & sitting blood pressure + Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.