PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The clinical placement student 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.
The student 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:
Medical Assistant (MA) students must adhere to all facility and FMCNA policies and procedures.
Under the direction of the shift Nurse and direct supervision of their assigned PCT-P or PCTIII, the MA Student will:
Welcome and escort patients to/from waiting room and to/from scale
Weigh patients
Take vital signs
Perform screening of patients and staff for Coronavirus
Surface disinfect stations/machines
Hold cannulation sites
Hand crank in emergency
Prepare laboratory specimens
Organize and restock supplies
Review medications for expiration date and report to preceptor any expired medications
Review supplies and lab tubes for expiration date and restock as needed
Maintain environment cleanliness
Follow up on referrals and patient appointments
Clean blood spills
Assist with administrative duties as assigned (ex, answering phone, coordinating patient transportation)
Ensure collection of lab specimens by courier.
The MA Student can NOT:
Perform pre-treatment safety checks
Draw labs/blood cultures or prepare labs (i.e., spinning, packaging)
Prepare dialysate or check residual chloramine and chlorine in water used to prepare dialysate
Initiate and terminate a treatment
Perform catheter care
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors