Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership jobs in Canton, OH

Become a Member of the Akron Acute Team Provide Dialysis Treatments in a Hospital Setting Current Dialysis Experience and OCDT Required Acute PCT's Eligible for an Acute Differential PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance 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 visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. 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 FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP). With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies). Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN. Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN. (Stated above) Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed. Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160). Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification. Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist. Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy. Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation. Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention. Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN. Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures. Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification. Other duties as required. 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. Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (percentage of travel) Travel to 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 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: 1 - 2 years' related experience. Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans

Job DescriptionThe PART-TIME (24 hours) Medical Secretary monitors the operation of the administrative office of the facility. The incumbent will function as a secretary/receptionist and is responsible for all duties and functions of the office as dictated by the Policies and Procedures. This role requires a variety of skills and responsibilities that fall into the categories listed below. These duties and responsibilities are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. This is not to be construed as a complete list of duties to be performed by the individual holding this position. The duties listed may be divided among Medical Secretary Staff members to better suit the needs of specific facilities. Responsibilities: Demonstrates appropriate and professional communication skills Greets patients, and visitors and announces their arrival to the appropriate unit Checks patients in on patient schedule and daily calendar Calls appropriate transportation companies for patients when needed Follows appropriate procedures in emergency situations Answers telephone promptly and courteously, refers calls to the appropriate person, takes and relays messages as needed Distributes all incoming mail appropriately, including inter-office Displays a professional manner and demeanor when greeting incoming customers Follows appropriate chain of command Communicates in an appropriate and timely manner with coworkers Office Procedures: Demonstrates appropriate use of office equipment; maintains supplies Maintains postage Assures levels of lab supplies are sufficient for unit operation Medical Records: Maintains medical records according to policy and procedure Makes up new patient charts for the unit and administrative files Sends appropriate information to the business office Does appropriate data entry for all new patients Keeps computer data current for all patients Balances treatment count on a daily basis Audits / verifies ancillaries utilized during treatments Tracks patient hospitalizations and vacations Purges charts in appropriate manner Breaks down charts of non-current patients and runs appropriate reports Maintains facility filing system Does weekly update of Daily Patient Schedule for facility Runs and distributes reports as needed by the unit Prepares blood tubes, labels, and requisitions as needed Performs word processing and Excel tasks as needed Performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE TRAINING AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: High school diploma required, college courses preferred Proficient computer skills Good communication and interpersonal skills a must Powered by JazzHR K7W7oEsRXm

Great opportunity to join a company that values our employees and the patients we serve! Centers for Dialysis Care is seeking an experienced Patient Financial Services Representative to work out of our Corporate Office located in Shaker Heights, OH. This position is onsite. Why Choose CDC? We offer a complete benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Short/Long Term Disability options, along with company paid life insurance 210 Hours of PTO Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Perks Program Career Development Opportunities Position Overview: The purpose of this position is to bill and collect insurance accounts receivable for multi-payer sources. Job Description: Prepares and sends claims monthly to payers for dialysis services rendered at our CDC clinics via an electronic billing system. Analyzes Accounts Receivable to ensure timely payment is received for claims billed. This includes root cause analysis, contact with payers (via phone or paper/electronic status inquires), ensuring patient responsibility is properly and timely identified. Follows and reports status of delinquent patient accounts to the Director of Patient Accounts and Chief Financial Officer Works on various revenue collection projects/duties as assigned Qualifications: High school diploma required, some college accounting courses or other field related continuing education Knowledge of electronic billing systems preferably Quadex is required. At least 3 years' experience in a Healthcare Accounts Receivable setting is essential Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills required Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices Knowledge of business office procedures Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public Centers for Dialysis Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. · Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. · Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed. · Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. · Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients. · Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. · Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. · Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. · Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. · Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. · Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. · Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. · Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. · Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. · Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. · Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 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. · The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of equipment, 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 move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. · 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. · Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. · Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. · The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. · May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient's home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. · Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following: · Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. · Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN. · Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: · Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. · Current appropriate state licensure. · Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification · Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: · Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse. · Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) · Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred). ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this . I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative. **Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.** **EOE, disability/veterans**

**About this role:** As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. **Training and advancement:** You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role. **Our culture:** We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people. **Our focus on diversity:** We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. **PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES** CLINIC OPERATIONS: + Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards. + Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports. + Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments. + Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility's Home Therapies Program. + Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities. + Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding. + Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review. + Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys. PATIENT CARE: + Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient. + Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care. + Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions. + Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans. + Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments. + Plans, coordinates, and validates patient eligibility for treatment. + Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues. STAFF: + Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings. + Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current. + Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth. + Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes. + Completes employee evaluations and establishes annual goals. + Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed. + Manages staff scheduling and payroll. PHYSICIANS: + Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws. + Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication. + Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies. **EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:** + Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN). + Current appropriate state licensure. **EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:** + Required: + 6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility. + 12 months experience in clinical nursing. + 6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience. + Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test. + Preferred but not required: + 3+ years supervisory or project/program management experience. + Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:** + Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians + Position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required. + 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. + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. **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 hemodialysis health care team as a Registered Nurse Applicant, under the direction or supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse, to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. Supports the FMCNA 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 FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies. Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their nursing license and registration within the timeframe outlined in state specific regulations, or within 90 days from hire date, whichever comes sooner. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **STAFF RELATED:** + Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. + Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants. + Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments. + Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures. + Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned + Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled. **PATIENT RELATED:** Education: + Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). + Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions. + Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance. + Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM). + Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction. + Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid. Dialysis Treatment: + Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD. + Accurately implements treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated. + Assesses patients' response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician. + Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician. + Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures. + Actively participates in the pre evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures. + Takes appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights. + Provides, supervises (if applicable), and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures. + Implements, administers, monitors, and documents patient's response to prescribed interdialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. + Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet. Laboratory-related: + Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System. + Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab. + Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples. + Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures. + Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material. + Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs. + Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician. + Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested. General duties: + Enforces all company approved policies and procedures, as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments. + Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. + Act as a resource for other staff members. + Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. + Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate care provided to the patient. + Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies. + Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner. + Oversees all documentation of patient information. + Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications. + Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest. + Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment. + Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations, immunizations, and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing. + Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated. + Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness. + Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law. + Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary. **MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:** + Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area. + Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively. + Ensures all patient stations, including machines and chairs, are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately. + Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. **MEDICAL RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION:** General + Ensures all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System. + Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System. + Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented. + Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation. Daily + Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff. + Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures, inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises. Monthly + Initiates, documents, and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports. + Completes monthly nurses' progress note. + Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information, documentation, and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms). + Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken. + Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans. + Completes any long-term programs that are due. Annually + Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical. + Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required. **OTHER:** + As a condition of continued employment, you are required to obtain and maintain any required credentials or certifications necessary for your position in an active and valid status (including renewal of such credentials or certifications prior to any expiration date). In the event that your credential or certified status changes, you must notify your supervisor immediately. + Capable of working in a challenging environment which requires the ability to handle demanding situations, multitasking, and remaining flexible to changing needs. + Maintain regular and punctual attendance. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **_Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific 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 functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + 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 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 move, with assistance, 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. + 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. + 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 accommodation can be made. **SUPERVISION:** + None **EDUCATION** **:** + Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. + Current appropriate state Temporary Permit. + Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. **EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:** + 0 - 1 year's related experience. **ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:** I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this . I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative. **ADDENDUM:** Managers in each state must determine if their state regulations permit employees to operate in this capacity, as well as the allowable duties and practice restrictions if permitted. Managers should consult their state-specific regulations at: ********************************************************************************************************************************************************** . For additional information please contact your Regional Education Coordinator. **Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.** **EOE, disability/veterans**

**About this role:** As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic. **How you grow or advance:** Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT. Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful. We will provide robust training and support as you kick off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a leadership role. **Our culture:** We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters strike, and financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people. **Our focus on diversity:** We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** As a member of the nephrology healthcare team, you will 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. **EDUCATION AND LICENSES** **:** + High school diploma or G.E.D. required. **EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:** + Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable. + Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required). + Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification. **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. We 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 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 lifting and 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 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 basis lift up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a 2-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items. **Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.** **EOE, disability/veterans**

** PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care, policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. · Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. · Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be indicated. · Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. · Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse. · Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures. · Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. · Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care. · Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. · Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. · Initiates and assists with emergency response measures. · Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. · May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually. · May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. · Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. · Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 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. · The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, 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 move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. · 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. · May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. · Day to day work includes, desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. · The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities. · Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LVN/LPNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: · Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees. · Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. · 6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: · Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. · Current appropriate state licensure. · Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification · Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: · Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN · Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred). · 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred) · Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred). **EOE, disability/veterans**

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Registered Nurse Applicant, under the direction or supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse, to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. Supports the FMCNA 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 FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies. Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their nursing license and registration within the timeframe outlined in state specific regulations, or within 90 days from hire date, whichever comes sooner. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **STAFF RELATED:** + Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. + Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants. + Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments. + Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures. + Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned + Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled. **PATIENT RELATED:** Education: + Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). + Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions. + Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance. + Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM). + Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction. + Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid. Dialysis Treatment: + Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD. + Accurately implements treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated. + Assesses patients' response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician. + Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician. + Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures. + Actively participates in the pre evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures. + Takes appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights. + Provides, supervises (if applicable), and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures. + Implements, administers, monitors, and documents patient's response to prescribed interdialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. + Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet. Laboratory-related: + Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System. + Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab. + Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples. + Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures. + Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material. + Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs. + Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician. + Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested. General duties: + Enforces all company approved policies and procedures, as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments. + Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. + Act as a resource for other staff members. + Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. + Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate care provided to the patient. + Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies. + Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner. + Oversees all documentation of patient information. + Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications. + Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest. + Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment. + Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations, immunizations, and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing. + Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated. + Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness. + Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law. + Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary. **MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:** + Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area. + Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively. + Ensures all patient stations, including machines and chairs, are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately. + Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. **MEDICAL RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION:** General + Ensures all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System. + Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System. + Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented. + Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation. Daily + Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff. + Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures, inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises. Monthly + Initiates, documents, and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports. + Completes monthly nurses' progress note. + Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information, documentation, and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms). + Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken. + Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans. + Completes any long-term programs that are due. Annually + Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical. + Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required. **OTHER:** + As a condition of continued employment, you are required to obtain and maintain any required credentials or certifications necessary for your position in an active and valid status (including renewal of such credentials or certifications prior to any expiration date). In the event that your credential or certified status changes, you must notify your supervisor immediately. + Capable of working in a challenging environment which requires the ability to handle demanding situations, multitasking, and remaining flexible to changing needs. + Maintain regular and punctual attendance. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **_Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific 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 functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + 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 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 move, with assistance, 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. + 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. + 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 accommodation can be made. **SUPERVISION:** + None **EDUCATION** **:** + Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. + Current appropriate state Temporary Permit. + Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. **EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:** + 0 - 1 year's related experience. **ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:** I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this . I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative. **ADDENDUM:** Managers in each state must determine if their state regulations permit employees to operate in this capacity, as well as the allowable duties and practice restrictions if permitted. Managers should consult their state-specific regulations at: ********************************************************************************************************************************************************** . For additional information please contact your Regional Education Coordinator. **Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.** **EOE, disability/veterans**

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** Supports FMCNA's mission vision core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA 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 FMCNA 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 FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). **DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:** CUSTOMER SERVICE: + Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards. + Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. + Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. + Takes initiative and action to respond resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. **PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES** PATIENT CARE: + 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. + Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being since their last treatment. Report any complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor. + Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. + Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. + Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. + Perform vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor. + Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law. + 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 and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. + Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document. + Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures + Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure. + Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. + Evaluate the patient for prior to discharge and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. + 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; Sodium (Na) modeling; 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 nurse supervisor. + Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the nurse 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 nurse supervisor. + Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection. MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: + 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. + Perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT). + Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system. + 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. CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE: + Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. + Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner. + Review treatment sheets for completeness ensure nursing signatures are documented and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate. + Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart. + Prepare 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. OTHER: + Perform additional duties as assigned. **ADDENDUM FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANS WORKING IN THE HOME PROGRAMS (NOT HOME ASSIST):** Assisting the HT RN: + May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed + Reinforces PD / HHD education under supervision of qualified HT RN + Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments + Weigh patient and obtain vital signs + Collect treatment records and review for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records. + Cleaning and prepping treatment room; prep charts + Preparing lab tubes and requisitions & assisting with lab draw days both pre and post draw (PCT certified phlebotomy or per state regulations) + Clerical duties as assigned (faxing mailing to physician offices etc.) + Obtain home hemo water sampling as directed by the HT RN + Set-up of the home hemo machine and PD Cycler. + Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN. + Warm dialysate solution when directed by the HT RN + Draw dialysate solution for testing as directed by the HT RN + Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order Kt/V collection bringing meds to clinic visit for review) + Assembles/breaks down charts/thins charts + Maintains logs as directed and applicable + Inventory of Home Program + Maintains par levels of home department supplies + Files home patient packing slips/invoices + Inventory for Patients + Assists patient with supply management and contacting customer service **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 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 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 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** + Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification or High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline. + All appropriate state licensure education and training (if any) required. **EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** + Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred. + Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the FMCNA 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.** **EOE, disability/veterans**

for local clinics. Must have dialysis experience. oh PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. · Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. · Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed. · Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. · Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. · Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. · Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. · Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. · Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. · Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. · Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. · Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. · Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 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. · The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, 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 move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. · 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. · Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. · The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. · May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: · Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. · Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. · Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: · Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. · Current appropriate state licensure. · Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. · Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: · Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse. · Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). **Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.** **EOE, disability/veterans**

+ Become a Member of the Akron Acute Team + Provide Dialysis Treatments in a Hospital Setting + Current Dialysis Experience and OCDT Required + Acute PCT's Eligible for an Acute Differential **PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance 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 visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. 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 FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). + Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP). + With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies). + Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN. + Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. + Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN. + (Stated above) Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. + Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed. + Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160). + Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification. + Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist. + Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy. + Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. + Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation. + Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. + Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention. + Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN. + Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures. + Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN + Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification. + Other duties as required. **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. + Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. + The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (percentage of travel) + Travel to 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 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:** + 1 - 2 years' related experience. + Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification. **Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.** **EOE, disability/veterans**

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations. + Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. + Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed. + Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. + Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. + Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. + Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. + Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level. + Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. + Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. + Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. + Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor. + May serve as a Preceptor to new employees. + Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance. + Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. **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. + The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, 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 move, with assistance, machines, and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. + 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. + Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. + The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. + May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. **SUPERVISION:** + Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians//LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: + Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. + Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN. **EDUCATION and LICENSURE:** + Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. + Current appropriate state licensure. + Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification + Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. **EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:** + Entry level for RNs with minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience **Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.** " **EOE, disability/veterans**

Clinic hours are Mon- Sat ; 4am-530pm rotating Saturdays, off Sundays **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. **Fresenius Medical Care 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 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. 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 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: High School diploma or G.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. All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required. Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred. Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization 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. EOE, disability/veterans

**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. **Fresenius Medical Care 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 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. 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 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: High School diploma or G.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. All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required. Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred. Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization 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. EOE, disability/veterans

**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. **Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.** **EOE, disability/veterans**

About this role: As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic. How you grow or advance: Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT. Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful. We will provide robust training and support as you kick off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a leadership role. Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters strike, and financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people. Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of the nephrology healthcare team, you will 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. EDUCATION AND LICENSES: - High school diploma or G.E.D. required. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: - Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable. - Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required). - Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification. 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. We 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 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 lifting and 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 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 basis lift up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a 2-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items. **EOE, disability/veterans**