Patient Care Technician Preceptor - PCT CCHT Dialysis
On-siteAkron, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Manage dialysis therapy under direct nurse supervision by welcoming patients, evaluating vascular access, and performing cannulation and heparin administration. Initiate prescribed treatments, monitor vital signs and intradialytic problems, and document all parameters on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets. Serve as a preceptor for new clinical staff, conducting orientation, competency evaluations, and ongoing training while reinforcing infection control practices. Collaborate with the clinical team to support Quality Enhancement Program goals, manage transitional care for newly admitted patients, and ensure accurate laboratory specimen collection.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or its equivalent
- Valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)
- All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required
- Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
- Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership
- Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager
- At least five years patient care experience in a hospital
- Must be able to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to lift and to lower solutions on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to exert up to 15 pounds of force
- Must be able to bend over
- Must be able to stand for frequent, prolonged periods
- Must be able to push and/or pull equipment
- Must be able to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
- Must be able to travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community
- Must be able to travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings
- Must be able to be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
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