Patient Care Specialist

2 days ago


Springfield, Missouri, United States FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER Full time
Job Summary

Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Patient Care Specialist to join our team. As a Patient Care Specialist, 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 evaluate intradialytic problems
  • Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion
  • Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access
  • Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet
  • Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor
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.

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.



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