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Patient Care Technician - PCT

Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical CareWest Springfield, MA, United States
Full-time
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 w...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Bilingual RN Home Visits

Bilingual RN Home Visits

Patient CareSpringfield, MA, United States
Full-time
We are hiring a Bilingual RN (Registered Nurse) to provide Behavioral Health and other personal care healthcare services in Hartford and surrounding areas. Paid training includes a 4 hour self defen...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Massachusetts StaffingSpringfield, MA, US
Full-time
Note : The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhe...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Patient Care Technician PCT Nights

Patient Care Technician PCT Nights

Trinity HealthSpringfield, MA, United States
Full-time
Patient Care Technician; Pct; Cna.Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Patient Care Technician; PCT. CNA to join our team at Mercy Medical Center.This person is responsible f...Show moreLast updated: 2 hours ago
Patient Care Coach

Patient Care Coach

VirtualVocationsSpringfield, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
A company is looking for a Patient Care Coach.Key Responsibilities Provide one-on-one mentoring and coaching to patients on device use and therapy adherence Monitor patient adherence and usage d...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
Patient Care Technician - Entry Level Training Program

Patient Care Technician - Entry Level Training Program

Dreambound Inc.Springfield, Massachusetts
Full-time
This is an educational program, not a job offer.Successful completion of the program does not guarantee employment but will equip you with valuable skills for the healthcare job market.Looking to s...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Patient Care Monitor / Greeter

Patient Care Monitor / Greeter

BayMark Health ServicesWestfield, MA, US
Full-time
Quick Apply
Full Time - Patient Care Monitor / Greeter.Health Care Resource Center is looking for a respectful, alert and vigilant greeter / patient care monitor to maintain overall safety and order of the clinic...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
Patient Care Monitor / Greeter

Patient Care Monitor / Greeter

baymarkWestfield, MA, United States
Full-time
Position at Health Care Resource Centers.Full Time - Patient Care Monitor / Greeter.Health Care Resource Center is looking for a respectful, alert and vigilant greeter / patient care monitor to mainta...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
Patient Service Rep- Gastroenterology

Patient Service Rep- Gastroenterology

Riverview HealthWestfield, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
Meet and greet patients respond to phone calls and check patients in and out of the physician office.Maintain accurate financial records patient records and schedule referral appointments.Flexible ...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Patient Service Coordinator- Epilepsy

Patient Service Coordinator- Epilepsy

Hartford HealthCareEnfield, CT, United States
Full-time
Work where every moment matters.Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.We invite yo...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Baystate HealthSpringfield, Massachusetts
Part-time
Daily activities are coordinated by the Registered Nurse (RN).The PCT will perform a variety of technical tasks and bedside functions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Direct Patient ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Patient Coordinator

Patient Coordinator

Ivy Rehab NetworkEnfield, CT, US
Full-time
Our Patient Coordinators are the backbone of our clinics and have a direct impact on patient experience.They work collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues to provide exceptional patient care ...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
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Patient Engagement Coordinator

Patient Engagement Coordinator

Center Eye CareSpringfield, MA, US
Full-time
Job Title : Patient Engagement Coordinator.Locations : North Reading, MA with limited travel to Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA. The Patient Engagement Coordinator is the front-facing ambassador of the p...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
Patient Care Technician - PCT

Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care North AmericaWest Springfield, MA, United States
Full-time
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 i...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Patient Coordinator

Patient Coordinator

Aspen DentalWest Springfield, MA, US
Full-time
Patient Experience Coordinator.At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO).Our best-in-cl...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Supervisor - Patient Access

Supervisor - Patient Access

Boston StaffingSpringfield, MA, US
Full-time
Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve.We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth i...Show moreLast updated: 8 hours ago
Patient Care Technician - PCT

Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Springfield, US
Full-time
About this role : As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team m...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator

OptumWest Side, MA, US
Full-time
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives.The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connect...Show moreLast updated: 6 hours ago
Home Health RN - Patient Care Manager - Holyoke, MA

Home Health RN - Patient Care Manager - Holyoke, MA

LHC GroupHolyoke, MA, United States
Full-time
LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we ser...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Patient Care Technician - PCT

Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical CareWest Springfield, MA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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.
  • Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
  • 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; 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 registered nurse or supervisor.
  • Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or 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 registered nurse or supervisor.
  • Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
  • 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.
  • Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.

    • Staff Related

  • Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.

    • Education / Communication :

  • Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
  • 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 and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
  • Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.

    • RECORD KEEPING :

  • Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure

    • omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.

  • Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
  • Prepare / print 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.

    • INFECTION CONTROL :

  • Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
  • Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
  • Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
  • Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.

    • TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT :

  • Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
  • Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
  • Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
  • Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
  • Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
  • Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
  • Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
  • Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU

    • 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 for Color 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 / 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 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.

    • EDUCATION AND LICENSES :

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • Must meet Center for Medicaid / Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and / or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
  • All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

    • EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

  • Previous 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.

    • "The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work 17perience, skills, and competencies.

    Hourly Rate : $16 - $25

    Non-Bonus Eligible Positions : include language below.

    Benefit Overview : This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

    Bonus Eligible Positions - include language below.

    Benefit Overview : This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance."

    Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.