Patient Care Technician Specialist

5 hours ago

The Dalles, Oregon, United States Fresenius Medical Care North America Full time
About Fresenius Medical Care North America

We are a leading provider of renal care services, dedicated to improving the lives of patients with kidney disease. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our patients and healthcare team members. Your primary responsibility will be to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Key Responsibilities
  • Set up, test, and operate hemodialysis machines for patient treatments
  • Obtain and document necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient
  • Evaluate vascular access pre-treatment and perform vascular access cannulation
  • Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed
  • Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy
  • Evaluate 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
  • Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner
  • Collect, label, appropriately prepare, and store lab samples according to required laboratory specifications
  • Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy
  • Assist other healthcare members in providing patient education
  • Prepare, organize, and efficiently use supplies and equipment to prevent waste
Requirements
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. required
  • 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
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.

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.

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

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