Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be able to float between Maui Lani and Maui Kahana as needed
  • Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team under direct supervision of a licensed nurse
  • Adheres to FMCNA policies, procedures, training, and regulatory requirements (corporation, state, federal)
  • Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, Compliance Program, Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), and CQI activities

Responsibilities

  • Drive FMS culture through values and customer service standards; provide outstanding customer service to external and internal customers
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships through timely communication; respond, resolve, and follow up on customer service issues
  • Assist in patient education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process/access
  • Welcome patients, inquire about wellbeing, report complaints/observations to nurse supervisor
  • Evaluate vascular access for patency pre-treatment, report unusual findings to nurse supervisor
  • Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight; report unusual findings to nurse supervisor
  • Perform vascular access cannulation; report difficulties/unusual findings to nurse supervisor
  • Administer Heparin as delegated or allowed by state law
  • Initiate dialysis treatment per prescribed orders (QB, QD)
  • Evaluate intradialytic problems and intervene as prescribed or directed
  • Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy; report unusual findings to nurse supervisor
  • Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform functions for treatment discontinuation and document
  • Discontinue dialysis treatment per procedures
  • Evaluate patient prior to venous access termination (standing/sitting BP)
  • Obtain hemostasis and apply dressings; evaluate patient prior to discharge and report unusual findings
  • Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weight, vital signs with initial identification
  • Calculate and enter patient-specific dialysis machine programming (UF goal, treatment time, Na modeling, UF modeling)
  • Ensure safety alarms enabled (e.g., Narrow Venous Limits 160)
  • Record accurate/timely vital signs and treatment parameters on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
  • Document patient treatment information (Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet, progress notes if applicable)
  • Report significant information/changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor
  • Observe patient and conduct machine-related duties (incomplete in description)
  • Setup and operate hemodialysis machines
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment

Skills

hemodialysis
patient care
vascular access evaluation
dialysis machine operation
customer service
patient education
Online Clearance Monitoring
Adequacy Monitoring Program
Urea Kinetic Modeling

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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