10 Healthcare Assistants jobs in Central City

**JOB PURPOSE:**
Provides each of the assigned patients with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the patient's assessment and care plan, and as directed by the nurse supervisor.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
1. Provides care ensuring patient/resident safety
2. Applies & releases restraints, and provides exercise
3. Assist Residents in and out of bed and into wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt and practices proper body mechanics while moving/transferring patients
4. Assists Residents in bathing: to include bed baths, tub baths, and showers
5. Assists Residents in dressing or undressing, and personal grooming e.g., oral/denture care, brushing hair, trimming fingernails and toenails, skin care and shaving
6. Assists Residents to and from activities as requested
7. Assists Residents to dining area for meals; passes food trays to individual Residents in accordance with diet cards on tray and needs; documents intake of nourishment, and can identify the four basic food groups on a sample breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tray
8. Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as requested; understands and utilizes care plans
9. Cleans bedpans and empty catheter bags, provides external/indwelling catheter care, provides incontinent care as need for Residents.
10. Offers fluids at appropriate times (including routine ice and water rounds) and distributes fresh water to patients and picks up used water pitchers
11. Properly documents in accordance with established guidelines; receives and gives reports on patient's status or condition and notify nurse of any changes in resident condition.
12. Reports skin irritation around ostomy bag to the Charge Nurse, Report's problems with ostomy bag to the Charge Nurse
13. Provides range of motion exercises for residents
14. Provides routine care for the bedfast patient; turns residents intermittently if patient is bedridden due to illness
15. Recognizes and reports signs/ symptoms of abuse Charge Nurse/Administrator, and identifies and reports change in condition to Charge Nurse
16. Removes bedding and replaces with clean linens per schedule or condition, and as needed
17. Takes vital signs of patient, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, and respiration and records information and documents/reports information regarding the patient's health, I&O, any change of medical condition, and care given
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:**
- Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable demeanor to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients
- Responds to expressed concerns displaying a helpful, caring demeanor
- Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field.
- Attends and participates in mandatory in-services
- Honors patients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints
- Complies with corporate compliance program
- Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary
- Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
- Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
- Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by nurse supervisor
**MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:**
Some High School or High School Diploma or GED required
**MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
On-the-job training provided
**MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:**
Temporary Nurse Aide Must not have adverse findings on Criminal Background Checks. Temporary Nurse Aide must be able to demonstrate Competency to provide nursing services consistent with CMS Wavier requirements.
**ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:** (Preferred qualifications)
High school graduate preferred. Previous experience preferred. Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population.
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Overview Position: Nursing Assistant (NA/CNA/PCT) Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Morgantown (located inside of Mon Health, 4th Floor) Schedule: Day Shift, 12 hr shifts, 6:30-7Compensation: $16.41 - $0.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for weekends Sign-On Bonus: 5,000 Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Nursing Assistants (NA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Nursing Assistant orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: 100% company-paid RN scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Perform services for patients including bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair
• Participate in hourly rounds
• Transport patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary, and assist transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs
• Maintain the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs
• Keep patients' rooms in clean and orderly condition
• Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience (3+ years)
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications * Hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant or experience in a related field (i.e. medical assistant, actively enrolled RN student) Additional Data Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Medical Assistant

Attention all Medical Assistants we are calling on you to partner with us to provide services to our Military Service members.

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of Kentucky on an "as needed basis".

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

Responsibilities:

• Phlebotomy / Blood draw.
• Immunizations.
• EKG.
• Manual vitals and vision.

Requirements:

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or Equivalent Training from Accredited Medical Assisting Training
• Phlebotomy Certification - preferred
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum One (1) year of experience - preferred
• Passionate, friendly, and caring individual
• Utilize universal precautions for patient care
• Experience working with military - preferred
• Experience working with mobile medical services - preferred
• Proficient with computer programs
• Must have weekend availability

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we've set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

$20/Hour

Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant - Full Time

Provides patient care in an office setting under the supervision of the medical provider. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family and medical provider. Maintains and follows regulatory requirements and policies and procedures. Communicates with medical providers and staff about patient's clinical condition.

Required Skills

Customer Services:

• Welcoming patients and visitors.
• Answering and referring inquiries within scope of practice.
• Telephone: Answers telephone, processes call, and documents appropriately within medical records. Returns all messages in a timely manner.
• Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.

Clinical Services:

• Maintains and updates medical records.
• Appointment Scheduling.
• Facilitates medical requests, to include but not limited to, refill requests, work/school notes, and form completion.
• Scans and uploads patient clinical documents into medical chart.
• Process and coordinates all medical provider orders to include but not limited to, diagnostic, referral, pharmaceutical and surgical services.
• Reviews daily provider schedule and ensure all supplies and medical records are ready for patient and provider encounters.
• As directed by medical provider and within scope of practice, provide patient education.

Environmental Services:

• Ensures all equipment in exams and surgical rooms are clean and properly set up.
• Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department.
• Monitors clinical supply levels in exam rooms and stock room and requests when needed.
• Maintains all clinical equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed.

Required Experience

Minimum Education: Graduate of a medical assistant program

Work Experience: Previous experience in medical practice is preferred

Required License/Certification/Registration: Basic Life Support Certification

*Registered with American Medical Technologist or Certified with American Association of Medical Assistants Preferred*

Skills:

• Communication Excellence
• Knowledge and ability to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees and physicians.
• Administering medications to include injections
• Collecting lab samples
• Wound care
• Word Processing / Computer
• Strong customer service
• Multi-tasking
• Time Management
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Professionalism / Positive Attitude
• Quality Focus
• Adaptability

Urgent Care Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant - PRN

This is a general job description, and not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical developments).

Essential Job Functions

1. Places the patients in the examination room. Takes histories and physical exam information. Obtains vital signs, ascertains patient complaint or reason for visit and enters the information into the patient's record. Checks the patient record to insure all required information has been obtained and completed.

2. Completes disability status sheet and fax to proper places, as requested.

3. Writes school/work excuses and provider orders, and has provider sign.

4. Prior to patient visit, performs the following:

• Ensures that all equipment in exam room is clean and properly set up.
• Ensures supplies are adequate.

5. Cleans and restocks examination rooms for the day's use. Reviews patient records, x-rays, and test results for the day's visit and prepares necessary paperwork.

6. Accompanies the provider while seeing patients, when appropriate.

7. Screens telephone calls for the provider, and takes clinical messages, as appropriate.

8. Answers patient inquiries with respect to medical questions within the scope of practice and practice policy.

9. Takes calls from the pharmacist. Calls or electronically submits prescriptions and prescription refills to pharmacy as directed by the provider.

10. Coordinates diagnostic and laboratory services for patients on an outpatient basis such as PT, MRIs, Bone Scans, CTs, etc. and completes proper paperwork.

11. Assists provider in examination and surgical or diagnostic procedures and treatment, as well as preps patients.

12. Marks superbill or documents EHR for any procedures and injections performed and any supplies used.

13. Makes arrangements with proper agencies for administration of patient home health care as directed by provider.

14. Coordinates provider referrals to other providers and relays proper information about the patient.

15. Maintains all clinical equipment to include sterilizing, as applicable. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs, and reports information to the Practice Manager.

16. Checks clinical supplies and initiates the ordering process.

17. Via electronic, paper or other forms of receipt reviews and completes clinical mail for the provider when appropriate/authorized.

18. Prepares patient insurance forms completely prior to giving to provider for review and signature.

Required Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Medical Terminology
• Attention to detail
• Empathy
• Phlebotomy
• Adaptability
• Vitals
• EKG
• Critical Thinking

Required Experience

Minimum Education

High school education or G.E.D. equivalent. Graduate of a medical assistant program, certification preferred

Job Description

This is a general job description, and not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical developments).

Essential Job Functions

1. Places the patients in the examination room. Takes histories and physical exam information. Obtains vital signs, ascertains patient complaint or reason for visit and enters the information into the patient's record. Checks the patient record to insure all required information has been obtained and completed.

2. Completes disability status sheet and fax to proper places, as requested.

3. Writes school/work excuses and provider orders, and has provider sign.

4. Prior to patient visit, performs the following:
a. Ensures that all equipment in exam room is clean and properly set up.
b. Ensures supplies are adequate.

5. Cleans and restocks examination rooms for the day's use. Reviews patient records, x-rays, and test results for the day's visit and prepares necessary paperwork.

6. Accompanies the provider while seeing patients, when appropriate.

7. Screens telephone calls for the provider, and takes clinical messages, as appropriate.

8. Answers patient inquiries with respect to medical questions within the scope of practice and practice policy.

9. Takes calls from the pharmacist. Calls or electronically submits prescriptions and prescription refills to pharmacy as directed by the provider.

10. Coordinates diagnostic and laboratory services for patients on an outpatient basis such as PT, MRIs, Bone Scans, CTs, etc. and completes proper paperwork.

11. Assists provider in examination and surgical or diagnostic procedures and treatment, as well as preps patients.

12. Marks superbill or documents EHR for any procedures and injections performed and any supplies used.

13. Makes arrangements with proper agencies for administration of patient home health care as directed by provider.

14. Coordinates provider referrals to other providers and relays proper information about the patient.

15. Maintains all clinical equipment to include sterilizing, as applicable. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs, and reports information to the Practice Manager.

16. Checks clinical supplies and initiates the ordering process.

17. Via electronic, paper or other forms of receipt reviews and completes clinical mail for the provider when appropriate/authorized.

18. Prepares patient insurance forms completely prior to giving to provider for review and signature.

Required Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Medical Terminology
• Attention to detail
• Empathy
• Phlebotomy
• Adaptability
• Vitals
• EKG
• Critical Thinking

Required Experience

Minimum Education

• High school education or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program, certification preferred

Summary

Job Description:

The MA will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.

Duties include:

• Check in patients, obtaining vital signs & medication reconciliation
• Patient medical history information
• Navigating electronic health record system (EPIC)
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians and will uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.

• Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting is required. This experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining manual vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines). A combination of relevant experience and formal medical-related education may be considered to meet this requirement.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain AHA BLS within 90 days of hire .
• **BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire**

Preferred Requirements for Certified Medical Assistant:

• Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, AAMP.
• Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
• Basic Life Support

RMA, CMA, CCMA, Med Assistant, M.A., Medical Office, Vitals, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Back office MA, Bilingual Medical Assistant

Work Experience

Education
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization 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 organization 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 organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**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, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ 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 and 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; 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 registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or 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 registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ 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.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ 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 and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**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 by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print 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.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**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 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.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof 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 to lower solutions on a frequent basis 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 the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
**_EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity_**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective home dialysis therapy and training for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse under organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Assists in the setup of home dialysis equipment and the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment within the home therapy program. Supports the organization's 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 organization's Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**All duties and responsibilities of the PCT I HT are to be performed under the direct supervision of the Home Therapies registered nurse (HT RN), in compliance with and as permissible per state laws, regulations, and policies.**
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Home Assist):**
+ Reinforces home hemodialysis (HHD) and/or peritoneal dialysis (PD) training as permitted by law.
+ Identifies and welcomes patients, obtains vital signs, weights, and gathers information needed to complete the Clinic Visit Intake form.
+ Builds and maintains strong communication and collaboration processes and rapport with patients, care partners, the HT RN, direct and non-direct patient care staff, providers, and other team members.
+ Obtains treatment records from patients and/or systems, reviews for completion, and reports missing or abnormal data to the HT RN.
+ Assists with electronic home treatment/medication/oral nutritional supplement reconciliation and reports missing data/orders to the HT RN.
+ May assist HT RNs with home visits.
+ Provides home support as applicable and permissible.
+ Prepares supplies for the collection of prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for shipping.
+ Assists with the tracking and shipping of transplant-related laboratory specimens and reinforces transplant education.
+ Completes opening/closing daily chores and documents as appropriate.
+ Disinfects dialysis machines, chairs, tables, and other equipment in between patient visits, and routinely.
+ Prepares the exam/training room for home dialysis training, treatment, or other visits.
+ Stocks exam, training, treatment, and storage rooms with supplies.
+ Develops or follows a process for the management of supplies to maximize use and minimize waste.
+ Schedules patient appointments and contacts patients/caregivers regarding dates, times, and reminders.
+ Supports patient registration and use of connected health.
+ Assists patients and care partners with supplies/inventory ordering and management.
+ Maintains logs and tracking.
+ May order and track clinic/office supplies, as directed.
+ Participates in medical records, infection control, and other audit processes as directed.
+ Actively collaborates with others during staff huddles or meetings.
+ Helps collect required documentation for patient admission, prepares and maintains the electronic and/or hard-copy patient chart, as directed.
+ Performs other clerical duties, as assigned (answering phones, faxing, email, provider office contact, etc.).
**Home Hemodialysis**
+ Reinforces HHD training.
+ Sets up, tears down, programs, tests, and disinfects the HHD machine, as directed.
+ Troubleshoots HHD Machinery/tools and connectivity issues.
+ Prepares dialysate for use, as directed.
+ Prepares dialysis supplies for HHD treatment according to standing/provider orders.
+ Evaluates the dialysis access before treatment, documents all findings in the medical record, and reports abnormal findings to the HT RN.
+ Initiates HHD treatment, while monitoring and documenting patient status, vital signs, and machine data in the treatment record.
+ Performs and documents safety checks during treatment at intervals designated by CMS and facility policy.
+ Reports observed significant changes in patient status during treatment to the HT RN, and documents in the medical record.
+ Provides interventions during treatment in response to interdialytic events, and documents in the medical record, as directed and permissible.
+ Obtains pre-treatment termination vitals and documents in the treatment record.
+ Ensures hemostasis of the patient dialysis access is achieved before leaving the treatment area.
+ Collects and documents post-treatment vitals in the treatment record and reports to the HT RN.
+ Assists with quarterly, semi-annual, and annual water and dialysate testing as directed.
+ Other duties, as assigned.
**Peritoneal Dialysis**
+ Reinforces PD training.
+ Troubleshoots PD cycler, modem, and connectivity issues.
+ Performs phlebotomy to obtain prescribed laboratory testing, as directed (must meet state and/or competency requirements to perform).
+ Sets up PD cycler and prepares and warms PD solutions, as directed.
+ Assists with exit site care, as directed.
+ May help with tracking of PD equipment.
+ Other duties, as assigned.
**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 essential functions.
+ Employees are required to take Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note: 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.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayassist.This positionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment,exertingupto15poundsofforce.Theemployeemayberequiredtoliftandlowersolutionsfrequentlyof 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.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organizational mission, culture, core values, and customer service standards.
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED** **SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacilitypreferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
**EO/AA Employer:** **Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual** **Orientation/Gender Identity**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**