Patient Care Technician

About This Role

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide vital support to patients undergoing dialysis therapy, building relationships and ensuring safe, effective treatment. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, contributing to a team that cares deeply for its patients and employees.

Responsibilities

• Set up, test, and operate hemodialysis machines for patient treatments
• Obtain and document necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient
• Evaluate vascular access pre-treatment and perform vascular access cannulation
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy
• Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor
• Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner
• Collect, label, appropriately prepare, and store lab samples according to required laboratory specifications
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy
• Assist other healthcare members in providing patient education
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently use supplies and equipment to prevent waste

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program (required for continued employment)
• CPR certification (required for continued employment)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Nice to Have

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility

Benefits

Certifications