Current jobs related to Patient Care Technician - Westchester - Fresenius Medical Care North America

  • Patient Care Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Join Our Team as a Patient RepresentativeAt Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, we're dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and service. As a Patient Representative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring a seamless experience for our patients and families.Key Responsibilities:Provide exceptional customer service to patients and familiesManage patient...

  • Patient Care Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Make a Difference in Patients' LivesMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush is a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services, and we're seeking a full-time Patient Representative to join our team at our outpatient clinic in Westchester, IL.Key Responsibilities:Provide exceptional customer service to patients and staffOversee patient tracking in the Electronic Medical...

  • Behavior Technician

    5 months ago

    Westchester, United States Cortica Part time $20 - $27

    We are immediately hiring a Behavior Interventionist in Westchester, Naperville, and surrounding areas to provide play-based ABA therapy to our families in the home, community, school, or clinic.At Cortica, our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, and one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that...

  • Patient Service Representative

    2 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Join Our Team as a Patient RepresentativeAt Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, we're dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and service. As a Patient Representative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care and attention.Key Responsibilities:Provide exceptional customer service to patients and staffManage...

  • Patient Service Coordinator

    2 days ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Make a Difference in Patients' LivesAt Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, we're committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients. As a part-time Patient Representative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring a seamless registration process and providing outstanding customer service to our patients and staff.Key Responsibilities:Customer Service: Maintain...

  • Patient Representative MRI

    1 month ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Make a Difference in Patient CareMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a Patient Representative to join our MRI department in Westchester, IL. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient service and ensuring a smooth registration process.Key Responsibilities:Deliver outstanding customer service to patients and...

  • Nursing Assistant

    3 days ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Aperion Care Westchester Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team at Aperion Care Westchester. As a key member of our care team, you will provide exceptional resident care and support in all activities of daily living, ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of our residents.Key Responsibilities:Assist residents with serving meals and...

  • Patient Representative MRI Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Make a Difference in Patient CareMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a Patient Representative to join our MRI department in Westchester, IL. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient service and ensuring a smooth registration process.Responsibilities:Maintain the highest level of customer service standards...

  • Patient Representative MRI Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Make a Difference in Patient CareMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a Patient Representative to join our MRI department in Westchester, IL. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient service and ensuring a smooth registration process.Responsibilities:Deliver outstanding customer service to patients and...

  • Patient Representative MRI Specialist

    2 days ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Make a Difference in Patient CareMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush is a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services, and we're seeking a Patient Representative to join our MRI department in Westchester, IL.This role is responsible for maintaining exceptional customer service standards, overseeing patient tracking, and ensuring accurate registration processes.Key...

  • Patient Representative MRI Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Full time

    Join Our Team as a Patient Representative for MRI DepartmentMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush is a leading provider of comprehensive orthopedic services, and we're seeking a skilled Patient Representative to join our MRI department in Westchester, IL. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring exceptional patient experiences and delivering...

  • Urology Patient Financial Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States UroPartners LLC. Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Urology Patient Financial Specialist to join our team at UroPartners LLC. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients, ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations, and securing patient revenue by processing and monitoring all...

  • Critical Care Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States US ARMY - 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion Full time

    Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nations DefendersLeverage your expertise to improve the health of our Soldiers and their families. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you will provide specialized care to patients requiring general anesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and...

  • Critical Care Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States US ARMY - 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion Full time

    Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nations DefendersLeverage your expertise to improve the health of our Soldiers and their families. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you will provide specialized care to patients requiring general anesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and...

  • Radiology Technologist

    1 month ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States GreenLife Healthcare Staffing Full time

    Job Title: Radiology TechnologistWe are seeking a skilled Radiology Technologist to join our team at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing. As a Radiology Technologist, you will be responsible for performing fluoroscopy procedures in the operating room and participating in preoperative assessments.Responsibilities:Perform fluoroscopy procedures in the operating...

  • Critical Care Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States US ARMY - 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion Full time

    Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nations DefendersLeverage your expertise to improve the health of our Soldiers and their families. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you will provide specialized care to patients requiring general anesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and...

  • Director of Operations Home Care

    2 weeks ago

    Westchester, United States DESTINY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC Full time

    Full job descriptionAbout usWe are looking for a dedicated and experienced Director Of Operations to join our team in the Addison, IL. As the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of our home care programs in the Chicagoland area. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the delivery...

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Westchester, Illinois, United States Aperion Care Westchester Full time

    Job Title: Certified Nursing AssistantAperion Care Westchester is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team.Job Summary:The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality resident care and support in all activities of daily living, ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of all residents.Key...

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    1 month ago

    Westchester, United States Aperion Care Westchester Full time

    Aperion Care Westchester - SUMMARY:   The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and...

  • Full Time Home Health Care Registered Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Westchester, United States VNS Health Full time

    padding-bottom:1.25rem">VNS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float for a nursing job in Westchester, New York.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: FloatDiscipline: RNStart Date: ASAPDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: StaffVNS Health Home Care RNs redefine the standard of patient-centered care for New Yorkers while keeping them out of the crowded...

Patient Care Technician

3 months ago

Westchester, United States Fresenius Medical Care North America Full time

POSITION FEATURES:

CCHT certification required.

This position will float to various clinics - Westchester, Palatine, S. Elgin, Elgin, and Schaumberg.

Float differential available

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 patients 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.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof 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:

HighSchooldiplomaorG.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.

Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.

Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.

Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

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.