Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT - $5K Signon Bonus - Venice, Florida - CNA
Company: FRESENIUS
Location: Venice
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT - $5K Signon Bonus -
Venice, FloridaAbout this role: As a Patient Care Technician (PCT)
at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting
people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your
fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with
patients when they come into our clinic.--How you grow or advance:
Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT.
Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and
grow are what you need to be successful. We will provide robust
training and support as you kick off your career, and we will
introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as
a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a
leadership role.Our culture: We believe our employees are our most
important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We
are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to
support your education goals, scholarships to family members,
relief when natural disasters strike, and financial support when
personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.Our focus on
diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes
every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and
cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource
groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals,
social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together
for professional and personal development, discussion, activities,
and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage
opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous
asset that sets us apart.At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly
make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney
disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been
looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of
healthcare, apply today.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:As a
member of the nephrology healthcare team, you will provide safe and
effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct
supervision of a licensed nurse.--------- --Sets up, tests, and
operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.-------
--Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital
signs and weight for each patient.------- --Evaluates vascular
access pre-treatment and performs vascular access
cannulation.------- --Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides
intervention as prescribed by physician order or as
directed.------- --Monitors patients' response to dialysis
therapy.------- --Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous
access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established
procedures.------- --Reports any significant information and/or
change in patient condition directly to supervisor.------- --Enters
all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an
accurate and timely manner.------- --Collects, labels,
appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to
required laboratory specifications.------- --Cleans and disinfects
dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area
between treatments according to facility policy.------- --Assists
other healthcare members in providing patient education.-------
--Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment
to prevent waste.--EDUCATION AND LICENSES:------- --High school
diploma or G.E.D. required.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:-------
--Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring,
supportive, collaborative, reliable.------- --Previous patient care
experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred
but not required).------- --Continued employment is dependent on
successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis
training program and successful completion of CPR
certification.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. We 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
healthcare 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 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 basis lift up to 40 lbs., as high
as 5 feet. There is a 2-person assist program and "material assist"
devices for the heavier items.
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