Patient Care Specialist

24 hours ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Fresenius Medical Care North America Full time
Job Summary

Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Patient Care Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our dialysis healthcare team, you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines
  • Conduct machine safety checks and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor
  • Obtain necessary pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and perform vascular access evaluation
  • Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders and monitor patients' response to therapy
  • Document accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to provide patient-specific education and support
  • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and contribute to process improvements
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
  • Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements
  • Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
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. Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.



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