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Form of workPURPOSE 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
• Perform any functions outside of the standard of practice for the position or as allowed under
state boards of nursing or other state licensing programs
• Cannulate an access
The MA Student will be responsible for completing a survey at the end of each rotation.
Qualifications - External
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 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:
High School diploma or G.E.D.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Preferred outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. Possess the desire
to
deliver superior care to our patients and embrace Fresenius’ mission and values.
RELATIONSHIPS:
The Clinical Placement student cannot work under the supervision of a family member.
The student cannot care for a patient who is a family member. If the student’s family member is a
patient at the facility in which they work, the student will be scheduled to work on days the
patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.
SUPERVISION:
The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all MA Clinical Placement assignments with direct
supervision from a PCT-P based on the agreed education plan.
OTHER:
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws.
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.
