Fresenius Medical Care North America is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. In this role, you will build deep relationships with patients in our clinic setting as part of a dedicated nephrology healthcare team.
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.
- Successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program.
- Successful completion of CPR certification.
- Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable.
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, working under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid one-on-one training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(K).
- Scholarships to family members.
- Relief when natural disasters strike.
- Financial support when personal hardship hits.
Work Mode
This position is onsite.
Fresenius Medical Care North America is rated as one of Forbes’ U.S. Best Employers. We believe employees are our most important asset and value, care about, and support our people. We focus on diversity, having built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. Our diverse employee resource groups (ERGs) support professional and personal development, and our culture encourages opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all.
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