Patient Care Technician - PCT

Purpose and Scope

Functions as part of the dialysis health‑care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include setting up and operating hemodialysis machines, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Patient‑Related – Education
  • Assist health‑care members in providing patient‑specific education regarding adequacy measures such as Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and disease process/access.
• Patient‑Related – Treatment
  • Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their well‑being.
  • Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated by law.
  • Obtain pre‑ and post‑treatment vital signs, weight, and evaluate access prior to treatment.
  • Initiate dialysis according to prescribed orders and monitor patient response.
  • Document intradialytic problems and provide interventions as directed.
  • Perform safe discontinuation of treatment and evaluate patient before termination of venous access.
  • Apply hemostasis and dressings, and conduct pre‑ and post‑dialysis evaluations.
  • Program machine for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling.
  • Ensure safety alarms are enabled and record vital signs and treatment parameters.
  • Obtain laboratory tests, prepare specimens, and clean blood spills per policy.
• Staff‑Related
  • Assist in training direct‑care staff on appropriate programs under nurse supervision.
• Education/Communication
  • Follow corporate business policies and ethical practices.
  • Maintain environmental integrity, cleaning and disinfecting equipment and surrounding areas.
  • Document pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
  • Initiate and operate the Solution Delivery System (SDS).
• Record Keeping
  • Complete and document CQI activities.
  • Enter treatment data into the clinical application accurately and timely.
  • Ensure completeness of treatment sheets and nursing signatures.
  • Prepare initial patient charts and laboratory requisitions.
  • Collect, label, and store lab samples per specifications.
• Infection Control
  • Assist in collecting information for audits and support adherence.
  • Follow infection‑control policies and reinforce education.
• Transitional Care Unit
  • Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis.
  • Reinforce education and coordinate transitional dialysis care.
  • Assist with supply ordering, inventory, and communication with team members.
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions
  • Perform desk, computer, and patient interaction work.
  • Travel between facilities and attend regional meetings.
  • Stand, bend frequently, and lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Use assist programs and equipment for heavy items.
• Education and Licenses
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Meet CMS‑approved state or national certification requirements.
  • Possess all required state licensure and training.
• Experience and Required Skills
  • Preferred prior patient‑care experience in a hospital or related setting.
  • Must complete dialysis training and obtain CPR certification.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and veterans. We maintain a drug‑free workplace in accordance with federal and state laws.