At CareHarmony, a Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in supporting patients and their fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships while providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, and reliable qualities.
- Successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program.
- Successful completion of CPR certification.
Nice to Have
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility.
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the nephrology healthcare team, providing care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Benefits & Compensation
- Tuition reimbursement to support education goals.
- Scholarships to family members.
- Relief support when natural disasters strike.
- Financial support when personal hardship hits.
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
Fresenius Medical Care North America is an EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
