Patient Care Technician - PCT
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Chicopee
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
**POSITION FEATURES:** This position has a Sign On Bonus of
$2000.00. 1/2 will be paid after 90 days of employment and the
balance after one year. About 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.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Chicopee , Patient Care Technician - PCT, Professions , Chicopee, Massachusetts
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