Albany Area Acute Care PCT

Functions as part of the Inpatient Services Hemodialysis Health Care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients inaccordance 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 supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the dialysis suite in the acute setting; excluding Intensive Care Units.

• 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 FKC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
• With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the FreseniusNurse for renal replacement therapies(hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).
• Will be responsible for assuring the dialysis machine has been set up, tested and found to be safe for dialysis treatment in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use and company policy and procedures.
• Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.
• Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findingsto FMCNA RN.
• Reports any difficulties in cannulation to FMCNA RN as permitted by state requirements; or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patienttreatment. This information is documented appropriately in the individual patient record to include the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System (ACES).
• Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients'dialysis machineprogramming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrowvenous limits (NVL 160).
• Collects, labels specimens and ensurestimely delivery to laboratory per facility policy.
• Evaluates intradialytic problemsand provides intervention as prescribedby physician's order or as directedby FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findingsto FMCNA RN.
• Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation.
• Reports any change or unusual findingsto FMCNA RN.
• Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and appliesappropriate dressings. Evaluates the patientprior to dischargeand reports any unusualfindings to the FMCNA RN
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projectsas assigned by direct supervisor or supervising RN.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focuson one or moredepartments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or locationspecific functions.

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 functionsof this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Day-to-day work includes personalcomputer work while standingand sitting, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.

• The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.

• 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 liftingand 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:

• None required. At least 6 months' experience is preferred in related Field (EMT, SurgicalTechnicians, Army, Phlebotomists, and technicians).

• Must obtain CCHT within 18 monthsof hire.

• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.

• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's ColorBlindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity