Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Preceptor Apply for locations in Woodland Hills, CA, USA. Time type: Full time. Posted on: 8 Days Ago. Job requisition id: R0170265. 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. 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. Assists patients in performing self-care as applicable. Staff Related Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff. Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel. May function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as determined by state specific guidelines and regulations. Delivers and maintains ongoing competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT’s. Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements. Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse. Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff. Education/Communication: Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems. Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility. Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for PCT staff. Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Ensures all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training. 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. 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 with facility QAI infection control audits. Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. 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 the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures. Participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys. Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families. 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. Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience. Assists in assuring patient understanding of home dialysis products. Sets and performs a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit. 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. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients. EDUCATION AND LICENSES: High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification. Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs. Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 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. The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $32.00 EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. About Us Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Join our Talent Network Let’s stay connected Joining our talent network allows us to send you new job opportunities J-18808-Ljbffr