Talent.com
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Patient Care Technician - PCTFresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. • Miami, FL, United States
Patient Care Technician - PCT

Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. • Miami, FL, United States
1 day 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.
  • Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.
  • Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.

    • Education / Communication :

  • Participates in implementing  educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.
  • Assists in monitoring processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
  • 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.
  • Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
  • Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures
  • Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.
  • 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 have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid / Medicare Services (CMS)All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

    • EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

  • At least two years 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.

    • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :

    I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

    Employee Name (Please Print)

    Employee Signature

    Date

    ADDENDUM :

    Home Therapies Program (Not Home Assist)

    This list pertains to task performed in the Home Therapies program under the direct supervision of the Home Therapies registered nurse (HT RN)  and in compliance with state law.

  • May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed
  • Reinforces PD / HHD patient education under supervision of HT Registered Nurse as permitted under state law
  • Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments
  • Weigh patient and obtain vital signs
  • Collect patient’s treatment records and review for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records.
  • Cleaning and prepping treatment room; preparing charts prior to clinic visit
  • 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.)
  • Set-up of the home hemodialysis machine and PD Cycler
  • Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN
  • Obtain home hemodialysis water and dialysate samples and process for testing as directed by HT RN
  • Perform water dialysate collection and processing 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)
  • Prepare initial patient chart for admission. Complies and maintains medical records according to company policy and procedure and in compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements
  • Maintains logs as directed and applicable
  • Support patient registration and use of connected health
  • Provide patient home support as indicated and permissible under state law and applicable regulations

    • 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

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

    EOE, disability / veterans

    Create a job alert for this search

    Patient Care Technician Pct • Miami, FL, United States

    Related jobs
    Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,172 to $2,366 per week in Aventura, FL

    Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,172 to $2,366 per week in Aventura, FL

    AlliedTravelCareers • Aventura, FL, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified Cath Lab Tech in Aventura, Florida, 33180!.Join Our Team at Thrive Staffing!. Are you a skilled Cath Lab Tech, Radiology? Thri...Show more
    Last updated: 14 days ago • Promoted
    Travel CT Tech - $1,596 to $1,796 per week in Fort Pierce, FL

    Travel CT Tech - $1,596 to $1,796 per week in Fort Pierce, FL

    AlliedTravelCareers • Miami, Florida, US
    Full-time +1
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Jackson HealthPros to find a qualified CT Tech in Fort Pierce, Florida, 34950!.Become a vital part of Jackson HealthPros’ team as an experienced CT Tech! You’ll ...Show more
    Last updated: 27 days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician - PCT

    Patient Care Technician - PCT

    Fresenius Medical Care North America • Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
    Full-time
    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 pol...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician (PCT)

    Patient Care Technician (PCT)

    Revel Staffing • Miami, FL, United States
    Full-time
    This role is ideal for a dedicated healthcare professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values patient safety, comfort, and quality service. Provide direct patient care under the supe...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician

    Patient Care Technician

    HCA Florida Mercy Hospital • Miami, FL, United States
    Full-time +1
    Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Patient C...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician, Cardiac / Telemetry, FT, Nights

    Patient Care Technician, Cardiac / Telemetry, FT, Nights

    Public Health Trust of Dade Co • North Miami Beach, FL, United States
    Full-time
    Facility : Jackson North Medical Center.Address : 160 NW 170th ST, North Miami Beach, FL 33169.Hours for shift : 7 : 00pm - 7 : 30am. Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who perform...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician, Tele / Oncology 3rd Floor, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID 1633817

    Patient Care Technician, Tele / Oncology 3rd Floor, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID 1633817

    Palmetto General Hospital • Hialeah, FL, USA
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Under the supervision, and / or direction of the Nursing Director / Clinical Manager, Resource Nurse, or Staff Nurse, performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with ...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago
    Patient Care Technician, Cardiac / Telemetry, Full-time, Nights

    Patient Care Technician, Cardiac / Telemetry, Full-time, Nights

    Public Health Trust of Dade Co • Miami, FL, United States
    Full-time
    NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169.Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under ...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician, Tele / Oncology 3rd Floor, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID 1633822

    Patient Care Technician, Tele / Oncology 3rd Floor, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID 1633822

    Palmetto General Hospital • Hialeah, FL, USA
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Under the supervision, and / or direction of the Nursing Director / Clinical Manager, Resource Nurse, or Staff Nurse, performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with ...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago
    Patient Care Associate I - Inpatient - FT - Days- $1K Sign on Bonus- JDCH

    Patient Care Associate I - Inpatient - FT - Days- $1K Sign on Bonus- JDCH

    Memorial Regional Hospital • Hollywood, FL, US
    Full-time
    At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician, MedSurg / Tele 4th Floor, Full Time, Night Shift, Rotating Weekends

    Patient Care Technician, MedSurg / Tele 4th Floor, Full Time, Night Shift, Rotating Weekends

    Palmetto General Hospital • Hialeah, FL, USA
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Under the supervision, and / or direction of the Nursing Director / Clinical Manager, Resource Nurse, or Staff Nurse, performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with ...Show more
    Last updated: 26 days ago
    Travel Cath Lab Tech - $1,520 to $1,665 per week in Kissimmee, FL

    Travel Cath Lab Tech - $1,520 to $1,665 per week in Kissimmee, FL

    AlliedTravelCareers • Miami, Florida, US
    Full-time
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with AMN Healthcare Allied to find a qualified Cath Lab Tech in KISSIMMEE, Florida, 34741!. Job Description & Requirements.Cath Lab Technologist - (Cath Lab Tech) ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician - IMC

    Patient Care Technician - IMC

    Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
    Full-time
    A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital,. Hiring full-time 12-hour nightshif...Show more
    Last updated: 25 days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician, JN ICU, PT, Nights

    Patient Care Technician, JN ICU, PT, Nights

    Public Health Trust of Dade Co • Miami, FL, United States
    Part-time
    Location : Jackson North Medical Center -160 NW 170th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33169.Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Permanent Patient Care Technician

    Permanent Patient Care Technician

    Aya Healthcare • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
    Permanent
    Whether you have your eye set on a specific hospital or found a place you'd love to call home, we can help.As the nation's largest healthcare staffing agency, we'll get you in the door faster throu...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician

    Patient Care Technician

    DaVita • Hollywood, FL, United States
    Full-time
    Oakwood BlvdSuite 100, Hollywood, Florida, 33020-1937, United States of America.DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center.You can make...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Patient Care Technician, Patient Sitters, Full-time, Days

    Patient Care Technician, Patient Sitters, Full-time, Days

    Public Health Trust of Dade Co • Miami, FL, United States
    Full-time
    NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169.Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Technician - Emergency Care

    Technician - Emergency Care

    Memorial Healthcare System • Hollywood, FL, United States
    Full-time
    Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action...Show more
    Last updated: 17 hours ago • Promoted • New!