Patient Care Specialist
6 days ago
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Patient Care Specialist to join our team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The successful candidate will have previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility, with a commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
Responsibilities
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
- Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
- Obtain necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
- Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or directed.
- Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
- Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment – document.
- Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access – standing & sitting blood pressure.
- Perform and record Pre- and Post-dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
- Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
- Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
- Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
- Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Requirements
- A 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.
- All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.
Benefits
Fresenius Medical Care North America offers a competitive salary range of $55,000-$70,000 per year, depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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