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About the Role

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. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and assisting in maintaining a safe and clean environment. Supports the organization's Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, participating in process improvements to enhance patient satisfaction and achieve quality goals.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding dialysis adequacy measures and disease process.
Evaluate patient wellbeing and vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated.
Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Evaluate and intervene in intradialytic problems as prescribed.
Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access.
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
Perform and record pre and post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs.
Calculate and program dialysis machines for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, and UF modeling.
Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled.
Record accurate and timely treatment information.
Document information related to patient treatment, including progress notes.
Report significant patient information or condition changes to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Observe patients and conduct machine safety checks.
Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and document patients' response.
Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment and report unusual findings.
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
Clean and disinfect blood spills immediately.
Prepare, organize, and utilize supplies and equipment efficiently.
Monitor patients performing self-care and assist as applicable.
Participate in the recruitment process for new clinical staff.
Assist with clinical orientation and training of direct patient care personnel.
Function as a preceptor in direct patient care training.
Deliver and maintain competency evaluations/audits for other PCTs.
Collaborate with Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator on quality standards and ESRD regulatory requirements.
Assist in training of applicable direct patient care staff.
Provide developmental support to clinical and facility staff.
Educate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of facility water systems.
Educate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity and safety.
Ensure strong communication regarding training and development programs.
Participate in implementing and designing educational programs for PCT staff.
Collaborate in scheduling and implementing training programs.
Monitor processes in the delivery of patient care through CQI activities.
Ensure compliance with organization business policies and ethical business practices.
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics.
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine, chair, equipment, and surrounding area.
Perform required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
Complete and document participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application.
Review treatment sheets for completeness and ensure corrections.
Prepare initial patient chart for admission.
Prepare/print lab requisitions.
Collect, label, prepare, and store lab samples.
Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
Assist with facility QAI infection control audits.
Act as a change agent for infection control practices.
Reinforce new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures.
Support staff and patient engagement on infection control practices.
Reinforce patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media.
Participate in education response to internal and external facility surveys.
Participate in and reinforce infection control education of patients and families.
Follow newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional care.
Reinforce education and care related matters for new patients.
Liaise with FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience.
Assist in assuring patient understanding of home dialysis products and benefits.
Set and perform treatments on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options, including peritoneal dialysis setup.
Assist with coordination of transition to patient’s modality choice.
Assist with supply ordering and inventory for TCU.

Requirements

CCHT / Bonent Certification Required
Dialysis Experience Required
High School diploma or its equivalent required
Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership
Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.
At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

Skills

Patient care
Dialysis therapy
Hemodialysis machine setup and operation
Vascular access cannulation
Heparin administration
Vital signs monitoring
Dialysis treatment initiation and monitoring
Problem intervention
Patient response monitoring
Hemostasis
Laboratory testing
Infection control practices
CQI activities
Patient education
Staff training and development
Preceptor duties
Water system integrity
Environmental integrity
Communication
Educational program design
Scheduling
Business policy compliance
Ethical business practices
Machine maintenance
Record keeping
Specimen collection and preparation
Transitional care coordination
Home dialysis education
Peritoneal dialysis setup
Supply ordering and inventory

Location

Community

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5 years patient care experience preferred

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent
PCT national certification or state specific certification
CCHT / Bonent Certification

Salary/Compensations

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $29.00

About the Company

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.