Patient Care Technician - PCT - Port St Lucie, Florida - Dialysis Technician
Company: FRESENIUS
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Patient Care Technician - PCT - Port St Lucie, FloridaAbout 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 members. You
will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our
clinic.--How you grow or advance: Previous healthcare experience is
not required to join us as a PCT. Passion for helping others,
teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be
successful. We will provide robust training and support as you kick
off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options
as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such
as Registered Nurse or a leadership role.Our culture: We believe
our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about,
and support our people. We are there when you may need us most,
from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals,
scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters
strike, and financial support when personal hardship hits; we take
care of our people.Our focus on diversity: We have built a
nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual
orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse
range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees
with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or
experiences to come together for professional and personal
development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse
workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion
for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.At
Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the
lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the
career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a
vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.PRINCIPAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:As a member of the nephrology
healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis
therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed
nurse.--------- --Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis
machines for patient treatments.------- --Obtains and documents
necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each
patient.------- --Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and
performs vascular access cannulation.------- --Evaluates
intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by
physician order or as directed.------- --Monitors patients'
response to dialysis therapy.------- --Evaluates patient prior to
termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment
according to established procedures.------- --Reports any
significant information and/or change in patient condition directly
to supervisor.------- --Enters all treatment data into the
designated clinical application in an accurate and timely
manner.------- --Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and
stores lab samples according to required laboratory
specifications.------- --Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine
surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments
according to facility policy.------- --Assists other healthcare
members in providing patient education.------- --Prepares,
organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent
waste.--EDUCATION AND LICENSES:------- --High school diploma or
G.E.D. required.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:------- --Qualities
and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive,
collaborative, reliable.------- --Previous patient care experience
in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not
required).------- --Continued employment is dependent on successful
completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program
and successful completion of CPR certification.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. We 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
healthcare 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 basis lift up to 40 lbs., as high
as 5 feet. There is a 2-person assist program and "material assist"
devices for the heavier items.
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