Healthcare Support Specialist

2 months ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. Full time

Position Overview: As a Healthcare Support Specialist at Fresenius Medical Care, you will play a crucial role in assisting individuals who rely on our services, their families, and your colleagues in the care team. You will establish meaningful connections with patients during their visits to our facility.

Opportunities for Growth: No prior healthcare experience is necessary to become a Healthcare Support Specialist. A genuine passion for assisting others, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role. We offer comprehensive training and support to help you embark on your career journey, along with various career advancement paths, whether as a Healthcare Support Specialist or transitioning into roles such as Registered Nurse or leadership positions.

Company Culture: At Fresenius Medical Care, we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. We prioritize the well-being of our staff and provide support in various ways, including tuition reimbursement for educational pursuits, scholarships for family members, and assistance during personal hardships. We are committed to taking care of our team.

Diversity Commitment: We have cultivated an inclusive environment that embraces individuals of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, backgrounds, and cultural traditions. Our diverse employee resource groups (ERGs) foster connections among employees with shared interests, goals, and experiences, promoting professional and personal development, discussions, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture enhance opportunities, equity, and inclusion for everyone, which is a significant advantage that distinguishes us.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals living with kidney disease. If you are seeking a meaningful career in healthcare, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in providing safe and effective dialysis treatment for patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Prepare, test, and operate dialysis machines for patient procedures.
  • Record and document essential pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights for each patient.
  • Assess vascular access prior to treatment and perform necessary cannulation.
  • Identify and address intradialytic issues as directed by physician orders.
  • Monitor patient responses during dialysis therapy.
  • Evaluate patients before concluding venous access and discontinue treatment according to established protocols.
  • Communicate significant changes in patient conditions to the supervisor.
  • Accurately enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application.
  • Collect, label, and prepare lab samples in accordance with laboratory standards.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dialysis machines and surrounding areas between treatments.
  • Support other healthcare team members in providing patient education.
  • Organize and utilize supplies and equipment efficiently to minimize waste.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

  • Dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, and reliable.
  • Previous experience in patient care within a healthcare setting is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and CPR certification.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

  • Employees must pass the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that failing this test does not automatically disqualify an applicant; reasonable accommodations may be considered.
  • Daily responsibilities include desk work, computer use, and interaction with patients and healthcare staff. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations may be required.
  • The work environment is typical of a healthcare facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels. Exposure to infectious materials may occur.
  • This position involves direct patient care, which may require heavy lifting and assistance with patient mobility. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide support. Frequent standing and bending are necessary, along with the ability to lift and lower items weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 40 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Drug-Free Workplace: Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

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