Patient Care Technician

3 weeks ago

Kennewick, Washington, United States Fresenius Medical Care North America Full time
Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Job Summary:

Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team. As a Patient Care Technician, 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
  • Support the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide patient-specific education and support
  • Conduct vital sign measurements and document patient information
  • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities to enhance patient care and outcomes
  • Assist with patient registration and use of connected health
  • Provide patient home support as indicated and permissible under state law and applicable regulations

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)
  • At least five years of patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
  • Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and 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. 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 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 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 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.

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.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $30.00

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