Acute Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Company: Employer
Location: Quincy
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Job ID 20000KVRAvailable Openings 1Position Specific Information
*Dialysis certification REQUIRED *1 year of dialysis experience
required *Support acute program in Cambridge area hospitals 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: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. 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. 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. EDUCATION : High School Diploma required EXPERIENCE
AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 1 - 2 years' related experience. Certified
Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) 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.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
04/05/2021
Keywords: Employer, Quincy , Acute Dialysis Patient Care Technician, Professions , Quincy, Massachusetts
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