Fresenius - Roxbury Township, NJ
posted 20 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Roxbury Township, NJ
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The position involves supporting FMCNA's mission by providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes operating hemodialysis machines, maintaining a clean working environment, and participating in quality enhancement programs to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding dialysis adequacy measures and disease processes.
- Welcome patients and inquire about their well-being since their last treatment.
- Evaluate vascular access for patency and report findings to the nurse supervisor.
- Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight, reporting any unusual findings.
- Perform vascular access cannulation and report difficulties to the nurse supervisor.
- Administer Heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
- Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
- Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report unusual findings.
- Document all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment.
- Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment and provide appropriate interventions.
- Maintain environmental integrity and cleanliness of the treatment area.
- Complete and document participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Requirements
- High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.
- Successful completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and CPR certification.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Certification in phlebotomy or related field.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- 401k plan
- Paid time off
- Continuing education opportunities
