Patient Care Specialist

2 days ago

Staten Island, New York, 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 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 dialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines
  • Conduct vascular access cannulation and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law
  • Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and perform vascular access evaluation
  • Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow and dialysate flow
  • Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and intervene as prescribed by physician order or directed
  • Document accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters
  • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and support staff and patient adherence to infection control practices
Requirements
  • High school diploma or G.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
  • Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
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.

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