Dialysis Patient Care Technician Preceptor
Company: Employer
Location: Elk Grove
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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Job Description:
**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**Functions as part of the hemodialysis
health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy
for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in
accordance with FMCNA 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 FMCNA 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 FMC Quality Enhancement Goals
(QEP).**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:****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 FMS.+ Functions as preceptor
in direct patient care training programs to support the delivery of
quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the FMS
Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s) FMS policies and
procedures and FMS 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 FMS 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.+ Provides coaching and 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.+
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.+ Ensures all FMS business policies
procedures and systems are incorporated into training including
compliance with ethical business practices.**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.+ Obtain necessary pre and post
treatment vital signs and weight.+ Perform vascular access
evaluation pre-treatment.+ Perform vascular access cannulation.+
Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by
state law.+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed
orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).+ 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.+ 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; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as
prescribed.+ 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 nurse supervisor.+ Observe patient and
conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report
any change or unusual findings to the nurse 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 nurse supervisor.+
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for
collection.**INFECTION CONTROL SPECIALIZATION:**+ 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 new patients and families under the direction of the
CM or designee.**MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:**+ 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.+ Perform all required pretreatment
dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).+
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.+ Ensure that all
blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant
according to facility policy.+ Prepare organize and efficiently
utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.**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.+ Review treatment sheets for
completeness ensure nursing signatures are documented and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate.+
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork
for appropriate placement in chart.+ Prepare 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.**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 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...... click apply for full job
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Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/02/2022
Keywords: Employer, Elk Grove , Dialysis Patient Care Technician Preceptor, Professions , Elk Grove, California
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