renal dialysis technician

Fresenius Medical Care

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.</li><li>
Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) 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).
 </li><li>Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).</li><li>
With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).</li><li>
Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).</li><li>
Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.</li><li>
Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist.</li><li>
Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy.</li><li>
Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician&rsquo;s order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient&rsquo;s response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation.</li><li>
Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients&rsquo; response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluates patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.</li><li>
Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access &ndash; standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN</li><li>
Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.</li><li>
Other duties as required.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.</li><li>
The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.</li><li>
Travel to meetings may be required.
</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.</li><li>
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to assist in moving machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.
</li><li>There is a two-person assist program and &ldquo;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:<ul><li>
None</li></ul>
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
High School Diploma required</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:<ul><li>
1 &ndash; 2 years&rsquo; related experience.</li><li>
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

<div><div><ul><li>America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek</li><li>
Major holidays off!</li><li>
No prior dialysis experience required, on the job, paid 12 weeks of training to become nationally certified. Upon certification receive a pay increase &amp; promotion</li><li>
70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America</li><li>
Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories</li><li>
Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year</li></ul>
Great for Nursing Assistants , CNA , Phlebotomist !</div><div>
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:<ul><li>
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.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; 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.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
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).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
</li></ul>omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.<ul><li>
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.</li></ul> 
INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
</li><li>Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
</li><li>Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
<ul><li>Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
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.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.</li><li>
Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.<ul><li>
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.
</li><li>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
</li><li>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 &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:<ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li><li>
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.</li><li>
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:<ul><li>
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.</li><li>
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Patient Care Technician - PCT - Training Provided

Brown University Health

<div>SUMMARY: Reports to the Clinic Manager and under the general direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse Dialysis, provides direct and indirect and technical duties in the Dialysis Center. Under supervision, assists in a variety of patient care duties including collecting and testing specimens, taking and recording vital signs, initiation of intradialytic monitoring and termination of hemodialysis treatments. Performs daily testing of water purification system. Assists in the daily opening and closing of the Dialysis Center. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the professional staff with delivering the dialysis procedures. Comforts and assures privacy for patients. Provides instruction, from standard printed clinical materials. May perform cannulation of fistula needles to initiate dialysis treatments. Assists with patient lifting and positioning as necessary. Reviews patient appointment schedules to anticipate needs for records, materials, supplies and equipment. Ensures electronic medical records are available before patient arrival. Reviews records to ensure completeness. Follows up directly or through others to obtain missing documents, incomplete test results and the like in order that the patient record is complete and documentation is clear for professional staff review. Prepares and sets up patient treatment stations before patient arrival with necessary equipment, instruments and supplies. Ensures area is maintained in neat, clean and organized manner before and following patient visits. May clean treatment station, including but not limited to patient chair/bed, hemodialysis equipment and related space as appropriate. Prepares instruments as appropriate for cleaning and sterilization. Receives and greets patients and/or families, explains procedures to be performed as appropriate and escorts patient to examination area. Communicates with patients, families, nursing staff and other clinical staff to promote optimal patient care. Acts as chaperone for patient. Promotes and maintains an environment conducive to the patients&rsquo; physical and psychological comfort and safety. Takes and records patient information; reports all pertinent observations outside normal parameters and outcomes before, during, and after dialysis treatment to the professional staff. Records selected treatments and procedures as appropriate and within level of responsibility. Assists to maintain patient flow through the outpatient area. May transport patients as necessary. Performs related errands to pick up and deliver supplies and test results as necessary, including medical records, x-rays and the like. Receives and documents telephone messages. Monitors inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary supplies; equipment and instruments are on hand to meet anticipated needs. Orders and obtains supplies for specific area as directed; restock rooms appropriately in anticipation of scheduled visits. Ensures timely receipt of materials ordered, follows patient information system. May perform routine quality checks on equipment to ensure readiness for use. Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports needed for repair to the appropriate person. Operates computer terminal to access and enter information such as treatment information as part of the patient&rsquo;s permanent record. Participates in mandatory educational programs and in monthly staff meetings to maintain skills and awareness of dialysis-specific practice issues. Recommends changes in procedures to other professional staff as appropriate to maximize efficiency of clinic relative to patient scheduling, clerical procedures, etc. Recognizes cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR. Demonstrates adherence to Universal Precautions, Safety Programs and other infection control measures. Participates in appropriate staff education programs to maintain and expand job knowledge and skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must have: ol High School graduate, General Educational Development (GED) certificate or equivalent. BLS certification. /ol iCandidate preferred to have atleast one of the following: ol Have completed an approved training program in Renal Dialysis. Community or corporate-based programs are acceptable if the required components are included: the program is under the direction of a registered nurse: and the program has been approved by the medical director and governing body. Must be certified or certification eligible under a nationally commercially available certification program, the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT), The Board of Nephrology Examiners for Nursing and Technology (BONENT) exam, and the National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO) exam. /ol EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated experience with computerized scheduling and record systems. Familiarity with preparing medical records effecting patient scheduling and operating a computer to enter and access medical records. Meets and maintains competency requirements according to the nursing credentialing policy and procedures.
Pay Range:
$24.76-$24.76
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type:
M-Sat 6-430 or 630-5 as scheduled 4-10 hour days/week alt with 3-10 hour days/week Saturdays and Holidays as needed
Work Shift:
Day
Driving Required:
No
Union:
International Brotherhood Teamsters</div>

Patient Care Tech Dlysys-Outpt

Aultman Health Foundation

<div><div><div><div><div>Memorial 6 North consists of 26 private rooms. It focuses on patients with renal disorders and those under Hospitalist care. There are many stroke and diabetic patients as well as medical patients with a renal diagnosis, patients undergoing surgical or diagnostic renal procedures, patients receiving hemodialysis, or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, post ICU or step-down transfer patients whose primary diagnosis is renal related and medical patients admitted to the unit under Hospitalist care. 
<div><div><div><div>SUMMARY OF POSITION
</div></div> 
</div></div>Provides support to the patient care team, by performing direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides assistance, collects specimens, and performs limited tests per physician order according to established procedures and training.
<div><div><div><div>RESPONSIBILITES AND EXPECTATIONS
</div></div> 
</div></div><div><ul><li>Supports other direct caregivers as needed, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs activities of daily living including but not limited to:</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Ambulation
</li><li>Bedpans-toileting</li>
<li>Positioning/turns/skin care</li>
<li>Incontinence</li>
<li>Meal intake %</li>
<li>Empties Foleys</li>
<li>Transfers to chair/log roll</li>
<li>Pass water</li>
<li>Oral care</li>
<li>Maintaining safety</li>
<li>Heights and weights</li>
<li>JP/NG drain care</li>
<li>Ostomy care</li>
<li>Feeds</li>
<li>Answer call lights</li>
<li>Baths/showers</li>
<li>I&amp;O&rsquo;s and charting in Cerner</li>
<li>Vital signs</li>
<li>Catheter care</li>
<li>Preventative foam dressing</li>
</ul><div><ul><li>Makes beds and performs other special housekeeping duties as may be directed. Distributes clean linen and collect dirty linen.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Transports monitored and non-monitored assigned patients throughout all areas of the hospital as directed. Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment from patient rooms post-discharge.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists patient with menu completion. Delivers nourishments to assigned patient; provides water, ice, and between meal dietary needs to patients; cleans/maintains patient refrigerator and updates refrigerator temperature log, as assigned.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Cleans equipment/utility room and stocks rooms.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collects specimens and obtains blood glucose according to established procedures and per physician orders and policy. Arranges for transport of specimens to laboratory as appropriate.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs EKGs, removal of Foley catheters, and bladder scans under the guidance of a registered nurse.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Places patient on monitor telemetry leads, if applicable.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Applies external devices (such as SCD&rsquo;s, Pulse Oximetry, TPump/Aqua K pad, etc.) per physician order.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains safety initiatives including but not limited to: hourly rounding, answering lights, monitoring patients who are a high risk for falls, and may be asked to provide 1:1 bedside companionship for patients as indicated.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conveys an attitude of understanding, trust, and compassion for individuals.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Good communication skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Commits to providing exceptional customer service to our patients and visitors. Commits to treating coworkers with respect and dignity and will follow our Non-negotiable Standards to promote a consistent positive experience for patients, employees and visitors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Documents care provided in Cerner.</li></ul>
<ul><li>If applicable to the clinical unit, the applicant will have to demonstrate Monitor Transport Technician competency within the first 4-6 months and then annually after the initial completion of the Monitor Transport Technician class. The first 365 days requires demonstration of competency 3 times.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Complete housewide mandatory education and maintains Basic Life Support Certification and any licensure if applicable.</li></ul>
</div>
Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by the incumbent in this position. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign additional tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility.
<div><div><div><div>BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION
</div></div> 
</div></div><div><ul><li>Education and Training</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>High School graduate</li>
<li>AHA Healthcare Provider Training is required (BLS)</li>
<li>Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.</li>
<li>Basic computer skills are required</li>
</ul>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status
<div><ul><li>Work Conditions</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Working hours vary according to departmental needs.</li>
<li>Works under the direct supervision of an RN.</li>
<li>Lunch periods will be assigned by the Charge RN.</li>
<li>Requires full range of body motion which may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination</li>
<li>Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time</li>
<li>Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range</li>
<li>May require exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.</li>
<li>Patient Care Technicians will be working weekend and holiday rotation and varied shifts per clinical unit area.</li>
</ul>
 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM
PURPOSE:
Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.
O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions.
F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.
C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.
N = Not essential job requirement.
C Standing
C Walking
O Lifting (70 pounds)
O Carrying (70 pounds)
O Pushing (70 pounds)
N Climbing with (70 pounds)
O Stooping/Bending
O Twisting/Turning
O Kneeling/Squatting
O Crawling
O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward
Additional information concerning physical requirements for the position:
Performing patient care responsibilities as required
HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY
Category III
<div><ul><li>Population Specific Competency
</li></ul></div>The incumbent will have the ability to effectively interact with populations of the patient (and his or her representative) with sensitivity to the communication needs (other language, deaf or blind) and with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.</div> 
</div>
</div></div> 
Location: Aultman Health Foundation &middot; MEMORIAL 6 NORTH 
Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 10:00 pm-6:30 am with an every other weekend and every other holiday rotation</div>

PATIENT CARE TECH- 6 NORTH (RENAL-MEDICAL UNIT)

<div>
 
 Memorial 6 North consists of 26 private rooms. It focuses on patients with renal disorders and those under Hospitalist care. There are many stroke and diabetic patients as well as medical patients with a renal diagnosis, patients undergoing surgical or diagnostic renal procedures, patients receiving hemodialysis, or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, post ICU or step-down transfer patients whose primary diagnosis is renal related and medical patients admitted to the unit under Hospitalist care.
 
 
 
 
 Summary Of Position
 
 
 
 Provides support to the patient care team, by performing direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides assistance, collects specimens, and performs limited tests per physician order according to established procedures and training.
 
 
 
 RESPONSIBILITES AND EXPECTATIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Supports other direct caregivers as needed, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs activities of daily living including but not limited to:
 </li>
 <li>
 Ambulation
 </li>
 <li>
 Bedpans-toileting
 </li>
 <li>
 Positioning/turns/skin care
 </li>
 <li>
 Incontinence
 </li>
 <li>
 Meal intake %
 </li>
 <li>
 Empties Foleys
 </li>
 <li>
 Transfers to chair/log roll
 </li>
 <li>
 Pass water
 </li>
 <li>
 Oral care
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintaining safety
 </li>
 <li>
 Heights and weights
 </li>
 <li>
 JP/NG drain care
 </li>
 <li>
 Ostomy care
 </li>
 <li>
 Feeds
 </li>
 <li>
 Answer call lights
 </li>
 <li>
 Baths/showers
 </li>
 <li>
 I&amp;O&rsquo;s and charting in Cerner
 </li>
 <li>
 Vital signs
 </li>
 <li>
 Catheter care
 </li>
 <li>
 Preventative foam dressing
 </li>
 <li>
 Makes beds and performs other special housekeeping duties as may be directed. Distributes clean linen and collect dirty linen.
 </li>
 <li>
 Transports monitored and non-monitored assigned patients throughout all areas of the hospital as directed. Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment from patient rooms post-discharge.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists patient with menu completion. Delivers nourishments to assigned patient; provides water, ice, and between meal dietary needs to patients; cleans/maintains patient refrigerator and updates refrigerator temperature log, as assigned.
 </li>
 <li>
 Cleans equipment/utility room and stocks rooms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collects specimens and obtains blood glucose according to established procedures and per physician orders and policy. Arranges for transport of specimens to laboratory as appropriate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs EKGs, removal of Foley catheters, and bladder scans under the guidance of a registered nurse.
 </li>
 <li>
 Places patient on monitor telemetry leads, if applicable.
 </li>
 <li>
 Applies external devices (such as SCD&rsquo;s, Pulse Oximetry, TPump/Aqua K pad, etc.) per physician order.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains safety initiatives including but not limited to: hourly rounding, answering lights, monitoring patients who are a high risk for falls, and may be asked to provide 1:1 bedside companionship for patients as indicated.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conveys an attitude of understanding, trust, and compassion for individuals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Commits to providing exceptional customer service to our patients and visitors. Commits to treating coworkers with respect and dignity and will follow our Non-negotiable Standards to promote a consistent positive experience for patients, employees and visitors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Documents care provided in Cerner.
 </li>
 <li>
 If applicable to the clinical unit, the applicant will have to demonstrate Monitor Transport Technician competency within the first 4-6 months and then annually after the initial completion of the Monitor Transport Technician class. The first 365 days requires demonstration of competency 3 times.
 </li>
 <li>
 Complete housewide mandatory education and maintains Basic Life Support Certification and any licensure if applicable.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by the incumbent in this position. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign additional tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility.
 
 
 
 Background, Experience, And Education
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Education and Training
 </li>
 <li>
 High School graduate
 </li>
 <li>
 AHA Healthcare Provider Training is required (BLS)
 </li>
 <li>
 Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic computer skills are required
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status
 
 
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 Working hours vary according to departmental needs.
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 Works under the direct supervision of an RN.
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 Lunch periods will be assigned by the Charge RN.
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 Requires full range of body motion which may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
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 Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
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 Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
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 May require exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
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 Patient Care Technicians will be working weekend and holiday rotation and varied shifts per clinical unit area.
 
 
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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM
 
 
 
 Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.
 
 
 O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions.
 
 
 F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.
 
 
 C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.
 
 
 N = Not essential job requirement.
 
 
 C Standing
 
 
 C Walking
 
 
 O Lifting (70 pounds)
 
 
 O Carrying (70 pounds)
 
 
 O Pushing (70 pounds)
 
 
 N Climbing with (70 pounds)
 
 
 O Stooping/Bending
 
 
 O Twisting/Turning
 
 
 O Kneeling/Squatting
 
 
 O Crawling
 
 
 O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward
 
 
 
 Additional Information Concerning Physical Requirements For The Position
 
 
 
 Performing patient care responsibilities as required
 
 
 HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY
 
 
 Category III
 
 
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 The incumbent will have the ability to effectively interact with populations of the patient (and his or her representative) with sensitivity to the communication needs (other language, deaf or blind) and with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
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<div></div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</h1>
Functions as part of the Inpatient Services Hemodialysis Health Care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</h1>
Provides patient care under the direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the dialysis suite in the acute setting; excluding Intensive Care Units.<ul><li>
Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.</li><li>
Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).</li><li>
With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).</li><li>
Will be responsible for assuring the dialysis machine has been set up, tested and found to be safe for dialysis treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use and company policy and procedures.</li></ul><ul><li>
Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Reports any difficulties in cannulation to FMCNA RN as permitted by state requirements; or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patient treatment. This information is documented appropriately in the individual patient record to include the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System (ACES).</li><li>
Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).</li><li>
Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy.</li><li>
Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician&rsquo;s order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient&rsquo;s response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation.</li><li>
Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>
Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access &ndash; standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN</li><li>
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.</li><li>
Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor or supervising RN.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.</h3>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
Day-to-day work includes personal computer work while standing and sitting, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.</li><li>
The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.</li><li>
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.</li><li>
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to assist in moving machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.</li><li>
There is a two-person assist program and &ldquo;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
SUPERVISION:</h1><ul><li>
None</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EDUCATION:</h1><ul><li>
High School Diploma required</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</h1><ul><li>
None required. At least 6 months&rsquo; experience is preferred in related Field (EMT, Surgical Technicians, Army, Phlebotomists, and technicians).</li><li>
Must obtain CCHT within 18 months of hire.</li><li>
Effective communication skills &ndash; both verbal and written.</li><li>
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.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

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