Patient Care Technician

4 weeks ago


Athens, Texas, United States Fresenius Medical Care North America Full time
Patient Care Technician Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the setup of home dialysis equipment and maintain a safe and clean working environment within the home therapy program.
  • Support the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction, and actively participate in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization's Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
  • Reinforce home hemodialysis (HHD) and/or peritoneal dialysis (PD) training as permitted by law.
  • Identify and welcome patients, obtain vital signs, weights, and gather information needed to complete the Clinic Visit Intake form.
  • Build and maintain strong communication and collaboration processes and rapport with patients, care partners, the HT RN, direct and non-direct patient care staff, providers, and other team members.
Requirements:
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • Must meet Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
  • All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to organizational mission, culture, core values, and customer service standards.
Work Environment:

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. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may assist. 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 lower solutions frequently 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 heavier items.

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.


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