9 Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis (

Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff.

Assists with clinical orientation and supports ongoing training of all appropriate home therapies direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to the organization.

May function as a preceptor in-home therapy direct patient care training, as determined by state-specific guidelines and regulations, to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards outlined in the organization's Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), organization policies and procedures, and organization training standards.

Delivers and maintains ongoing competency evaluations/audits to ensure the ongoing performance of other PCTs.

Collaborates with Clinic Management and Education Coordinator in driving organization 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 under the supervision of a nurse.

Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.

Partners with HT RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, and of the facility.

Ensures a strong communication process between Clinical Management, 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 designing creative educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.

Partners with the all IDT members, including Kidney Care Advocates, administrative staff, and others in developing ideas to improve awareness of Home Therapies for in-center staff and patients.

Collaborates with Clinical Management 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 organizational business policies, procedures, and systems are incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices.

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 essential functions.

Employees are required to take Ishihara's Color Blindness 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.

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.

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 assist. 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 lower solutions frequently of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for heavier items.

High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Must have a valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by the Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)AII 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 Management.

At least five years of patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.

Continued employment is dependent on the successful completion of the organization's dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.