Full-Time

Patient Care Technician

Pct

Posted on 10/22/2024

Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care

11-50 employees

Provides renal care and dialysis services

Healthcare

Entry

Albany, OR, USA

Position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • Dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable.
  • Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required).
  • Successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
  • Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care

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Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$39.1M

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth market projected to grow at 25.2% CAGR from 2022 to 2027.
  • Home dialysis market expected to expand with a 6.5% CAGR from 2021 to 2026.
  • AI in healthcare enhances efficiency and effectiveness of renal care.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
  • Rise in mental health challenges could affect employee productivity at FMCNA.
  • Continuous innovation needs could strain FMCNA's resources and require ongoing R&D investment.

What makes Fresenius Medical Care unique

  • FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
  • FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
  • FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

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