Patient Care Technician Preceptor - PCT
Company: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
CCHT Certification Required PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part
of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective
dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a
licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies,
procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set
forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible
for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the
maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the
organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP)
and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction
and actively participates in process improvement activities that
enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization
Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Related Education:
- Assist other health care members in providing patient specific
detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate -
Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program
(AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease
process/access. Treatment:
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing
since their last treatment.
- Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access
cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or
as 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). - - - - - - - -
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- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as
prescribed by physician order or as 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
- Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. - - -
- Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
- 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. - - - - - - - - -
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- Responsible for ensuring 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 - - - - - -
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related
to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment
Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes. - - - - - - - - -
- Report any significant information and/or change in patient
condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to
facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the
registered nurse or supervisor.
- Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient
status and document patients' response to intervention.
- Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including
arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate
intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to
the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens
for collection. - - - - - -
- Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with
appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy. - - - - - -
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- Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and
equipment to prevent wastage. - - - - - - -
- Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of
RN. Assists patients in performing self-care as applicable Staff
Related
- Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical
staff
- Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all
appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the
orientation of all facility staff to organization.
- May function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as
determined by state specific guidelines and regulations, to support
the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth
in the organization Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s),
organization policies and procedures, and organization training
standards.
- Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits
to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT's.
- Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education
Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through
education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and
the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.
- Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on
appropriate programs -under the supervision of a nurse.
- Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and
facility staff. - Education/Communication:
- Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate
personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water
systems, as allowed by local regulations. - - - - - - - - -
- Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate
personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity,
including patient and staff safety, of the facility.
- Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical
Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and
all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training
and organizational development programs and initiatives - - -
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- Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative
educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other
team-based programs.
- Collaborates with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators
in the scheduling and implementation of training programs and
processes as directed.
- Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through
regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. - - - - -
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- Ensures all organization business policies, procedures and
systems incorporated into training, including compliance with
ethical business practices - - - - - - -
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- Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all
areas are safe and clean.
- Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment,
and surrounding area between treatments according to facility
policy.
- Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis
treatment and document where appropriate, and perform all required
pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure
Holding (PHT).
- Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system. RECORD KEEPING:
- Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous
Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. - -
- Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical
application in an accurate and timely manner. - - - - - - - - - -
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- Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing
signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed
or corrected by appropriate staff. - - - - -
- Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile
paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
- Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab
specimens according to laboratory destination. - - - - - -
- Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples
according required laboratory specifications. - - - - -
- Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
- - - - INFECTION CONTROL:
- Assists with facility QAI infection control audits.
- Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within
clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff
and patient adherence to infection control practices.
- Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control
Policies and Procedures
- Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection
control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example
participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce
infection control practice.
- Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient
and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures
through visual media such as posters, flyers, or bulletin
boards.
- Under the direction of the Education Dept. participates in
education response to internal and external facility surveys.
- Participates in and reinforces infection control education of
patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as
allowed by state law TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
- Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks
of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
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- Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates
to the new patient - - - - - - - - - as allowed by state law
- Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best
patient experience including making sure all disciplines are
scheduled to see patient according to plan. - - - - - -
- Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis
products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for
them.
- Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the
transitional care unit.
- Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options
including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
- Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality
choice. - - - - - - - - -
- Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND 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.
- 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 health care
facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials - -
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- 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 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. EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor's degree
preferred
- Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific
certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)All
appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any)
required.
- Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and
customer service standards
- Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor
training programs as established by education leadership - - - - -
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- Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as
assigned by Clinical Manager. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- At least five years patient care experience in a hospital
setting or a related facility preferred. - - - - - -
- Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of
the organization dialysis training program and successful
completion of CPR certification. 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.
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.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., Milwaukee , Patient Care Technician Preceptor - PCT, Professions , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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