Patient Care Technician - PCT

Position Overview

Provide dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring safe and effective treatment while supporting continuous quality improvement and patient education.

• Assist in patient education regarding adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease processes.
• Welcome patients and assess wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as authorized.
• Obtain pre‑ and post‑treatment vitals, weight, and access evaluations.
• Initiate dialysis treatment per orders, monitor intradialytic problems, and provide intervention as directed.
• Monitor patient response, record vital signs, treatment parameters, and progress notes.
• Program dialysis machine parameters, set ultrafiltration goals and treatment time, and ensure safety alarms are active.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and environment; perform pre‑treatment machine checks.
• Accurately enter treatment data into the clinical application in a timely manner.
• Assist in infection control audits and adhere to infection control policies.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and documentation.
• Support transitional care for newly admitted patients, coordinate education, and scheduling.
• Assist in training direct patient‑care staff under RN supervision.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Meet CMS‑approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• Required state licensure, education, and training applicable to the role.
• Successful completion of the company dialysis training program and CPR certification required for continued employment.

• Previous patient‑care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
• Commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
• Ability to perform patient education, cannulation, monitoring, and documentation accurately.

Requires frequent, prolonged standing; bending over; lifting up to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.; and use of assist devices. Employees must pass the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment, with accommodations considered where appropriate.

Hourly Rate: $20.00 – $27.00.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Drug‑free workplace and standard employee benefits.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors.