- Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.
- Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
- Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).
- With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).
- Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.
- Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
- Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
- (Stated above)Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
- Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).
- Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
- Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist.
- Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy.
- Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
- Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation.
- Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
- Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
- Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
- Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN
- Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.
- Other duties as required.
- 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.
- Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.
- The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (percentage of travel)
- Travel to meetings may be required.
- 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.
- The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or 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 assist in moving machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.
- There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items.
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification.
-
Patient Care Technician
4 days ago
Doral Health & Wellness Brooklyn, United StatesDoral Dialysis Center is seeking a **Patient Care Technician (PCT)** to join our team. · **Main Function**: · The **Patient Care Technician (PCT) **is responsible for general direct care of the patients receiving hemodialysis under the direction of the Medical Directo. Under the ...
-
Animal Care Technician
1 week ago
Weill Cornell Medicine New York, United States**Title**:Animal Care Technician**: · Title: Animal Care Technician · Location: Upper East Side · Org Unit: Husbandry and Facility Operations · Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends · Exemption Status: Non-Exempt · Salary Range: $ $23.14 · - As required under NYC Human Rights Law ...
-
Patient Care Technician
3 weeks ago
NYC Health + Hospitals New York, United States**About NYC Health + Hospitals**: · Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built ...
-
Lawn Care Technician
2 weeks ago
DJ's Landscape Management Holland, United States**Lawn Care Technician (Certification Required)** · **Team Member Benefits** · - Competitive base pay: $20 - $25+/hr., based on experience · - **$1,000 Bonus paid after successful completion of first 1,000 hours worked**: · - Snow pay · - Weekly pay · - Priority Health Medical In ...
-
Patient Care Technician
1 week ago
Preferred Care Staffing New York, United StatesPay: $ $25.93 per hour · **Benefits**: · - 401(k) · - Dental insurance · - Flexible schedule · - Health insurance · - Paid time off · - Vision insurance · Schedule: · - Morning shift · License/Certification: · - Driver's License (preferred) · - BLS Certification (preferred) · Abi ...
-
Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
NYC Health + Hospitals New York, United States**About NYC Health + Hospitals**: · NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney provides high quality short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care in a comfortable person-centered setting. The McKinney Team commit themselves to the delivery of compassionate, comprehensive ser ...
-
Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
UPMC York, United States**_Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities**: · - Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies ...
-
Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
Renalliance Group Queens, United States**Main Function**: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for general direct care of the patients receiving hemodialysis under the direction of the Medical Director. · Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will join a dynamic team of profession ...
-
Patient Care Technician
3 days ago
NYC Health + Hospitals New York, United States**About NYC Health + Hospitals**: · Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built ...
-
Animal Care Technician
1 day ago
Weill Cornell Medicine New York, United States**Title**:Animal Care Technician**: · Title: Animal Care Technician · Location: Upper East Side · Org Unit: Husbandry and Facility Operations · Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends · Exemption Status: Non-Exempt · Salary Range: $ $21.81 · - As required under NYC Human Rights Law ...
-
Ambulatory Care Technician, Certified
1 week ago
University Hospital, Newark NJ Newark, United States**Responsibilities**: · The primary purpose of the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified position is to support the patient and the provider throughout the ambulatory care patient visit from registration through discharge and follow up. The Ambulatory Care Technician Certified str ...
-
Patient Care Technician
3 days ago
NYC Health + Hospitals New York, United States**About NYC Health + Hospitals**: · Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built ...
-
Patient Care Technician
1 week ago
NYC Health + Hospitals New York, United States**About NYC Health + Hospitals**: · NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located in central Brooklyn. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing service ...
-
Patient Care Technician
3 days ago
WellNow Urgent Care Holland, United StatesWellNow Urgent Care takes pride in creating an environment filled with meaningful work and opportunities by investing in our colleagues. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes numerous continuing education options. WellNow has over 180+ ...
-
Patient Care Technician
3 weeks ago
Elmhurst Outpatient Surgery Center Elmhurst, United StatesSUMMARY DESCRIPTION · The Patient Care Technician is responsible for obtaining vital signs, assisting with maintaining patient flow, and performing other assigned duties to facilitate in preparing patients for admission and/or discharge within pre-op and the PACU. The position op ...
-
NYU Langone Health Brooklyn, United States**NYU Langone Health** is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's h ...
-
Intensive Care Unit Technician
1 week ago
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital New York, United States**Committed to Care and Caring**: · **Where Amazing Works** · **Intensive Care Unit Technician** - Bone Marrow Transplant · - HP11 BMT Unit - Days · **At the heart of the NewYork-Presbyterian nursing team is an invaluable care provider, thriving at the bedside for patients and fa ...
-
Intensive Care Unit Technician
1 week ago
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital New York, United States**Committed to Care and Caring**: · **Where Amazing Works** · **Intensive Care Unit Technician - Medicine Stepdown - FT - Nights · **At the heart of the NewYork-Presbyterian nursing team is an invaluable care provider, thriving at the bedside for patients and families: the ICU Te ...
-
Patient Care Technician
1 week ago
RWJBarnabas Health Jersey City, United States**Job Overview**: · The Patient Care Technician functions under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. He/she performs specific duties and is considered an integral part of the nursing team. He/she will assist the nurse in gathering information and making observations re ...
-
Patient Care Technician
1 week ago
RWJBarnabas Health Jersey City, United States**Job Overview**: · The Patient Care Technician functions under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. He/she performs specific duties and is considered an integral part of the nursing team. He/she will assist the nurse in gathering information and making observations re ...
Dialysis Patient Care Technician-Brooklyn NY - Brooklyn, NY, United States - Fresenius Medical Care North America
Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
:
EDUCATION
:
High School Diploma required
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
years' related experience.
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"
