Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Kidney Care; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renal care provider in Newport is seeking a dedicated individual for a patient care position focusing on training and education. The role entails monitoring patient care processes, ensuring adherence to infection control practices, and providing comprehensive training to clinical staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient care, a commitment to organizational values, and the ability to execute educational programs. This position will involve physical demands including lifting and moving patients, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and support in delivering quality care.

Benefits

Highly rated workplace

Qualifications

• Five years patient care experience in a hospital or related facility preferred.
• Commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
• Participation in preceptor training programs established by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the recruitment process for clinical staff.
• Conduct training and competency evaluations for direct patient care personnel.
• Monitor delivery of quality patient care through Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care experience

Infection control practices

Education and training

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Valid PCT national certification

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff* Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to organization.* Will function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as determined by state specific guidelines and regulations, to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the organization Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), organization policies and procedures, and organization training standards.* Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT’s.* Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.* Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.* Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.* Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems, as allowed by local regulations.* Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, of the facility.* Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives* Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.* Collaborates with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators in the scheduling and implementation of training programs and processes as directed.* Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.* Ensures all 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.* Assists with facility QAI infection control audits.* Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.* Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures* Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.* Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers, or bulletin boards.* Under the direction of the Education Dept. participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys.* Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law* Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care* 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- Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law- 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. Bachelor’s degree preferred* Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards* Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership* Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.- Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:**- At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.**#1 Top Workplace in the area.**