Patient Care Technician - PCT

Patient Care Technician - Training Provided

3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

• America’s "Most Loved Workplaces" by Newsweek.
• Major holidays off.
• No prior healthcare experience required; paid 12‑week training to become nationally certified. Upon certification receive a pay increase and promotion.
• 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America.
• Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state‑of‑the‑art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals. Country’s largest renal specialty laboratories.
• Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year.

Great for Nursing Assistants, CNAs, Phlebotomists.

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting patients, their families, and fellow care team members. You build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic.

Previous healthcare experience is not required. Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful. We provide robust training and support and introduce you to career path options as you grow, either as a PCT, Registered Nurse, or a leadership role.

Our culture values, cares about, and supports our people through tuition reimbursement, scholarships, relief during natural disasters, and financial support during personal hardships.

We welcome every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. Our diverse workforce encourages opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career you’ve been looking for, apply today.

• Set up, test, and operate hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
• Obtain and document 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 accurately and in a 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 team members in providing patient education.
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently use supplies and equipment to prevent waste.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

• Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred but not required.
• Continuing employment depends on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and CPR certification.

• Employees must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment, though failing it does not preclude employment; reasonable accommodations may be considered.
• 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 community locations; regional, business unit and corporate meetings may be required.
• The environment is a healthcare facility with air‑temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• The position requires direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids or coworkers may provide assistance. Frequent, prolonged periods of standing; must be able to bend over, push or pull equipment exerting up to 15 pounds of force; lift and lower solutions up to 30 lbs. (occasionally 40 lbs.) up to 5 feet.
  
  A 2‑person assist program and material assist devices exist for heavier items.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $17 - $27

Benefit Overview:
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.

EOE, disability/veterans