Patient Care Technician - PCT

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Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and supporting the dialysis health care team under direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Performs patient education, maintains a safe working environment, and participates in quality improvement activities.

• Assist team members in providing detailed patient education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease processes.
• Welcome patients, inquire about wellbeing, and evaluate vascular access for patency.
• Perform vascular access cannulation, administer heparin, and record pre‑ and post‑treatment vital signs and weight.
• Initiate dialysis treatment per prescribed orders, monitor patient response, and intervene when necessary.
• Document all treatment parameters, vital signs, and interventions on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and progress notes.
• Observe and record patient status throughout treatment, including vascular access pressures and any complications.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and ensure blood spills are cleaned immediately.
• Keep supplies ready, maintain machine safety checks, and support self‑care under RN supervision.

• Assist in training direct‑care staff on dialysis programs under RN supervision.

• Follow all organization business policies, procedures, and ethical practices.
• Maintain environmental integrity; clean and disinfect dialysis equipment between treatments.
• Perform pretreatment machine safety checks and initiate SDS system as required.

• Document CQI activity participation.
• Enter all treatment data into the clinical application accurately and timely.
• Review treatment sheets for completeness and correct any omitted entries.
• Prepare initial patient charts and lab requisitions; coordinate lab specimen handling.

• Assist with infection control audits and reinforce patient and staff adherence to protocols.
• Follow infection control policies and provide education as directed.

• Support newly admitted patients through the first four weeks of dialysis, coordinate care, and assist with modality education.
• Coordinate transitions to patients’ chosen dialysis modality and manage inventory for the TCU.

• Work involves desk/PC tasks and frequent interaction with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Travel between facilities and community locations, plus corporate meetings as required.
• Heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and frequent standing; use two‑person assist program and equipment aids as needed.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Membership on CMS‑approved state/ national certification list within required timeframe.
• All state licensure, education, and training requirements to be met.
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational culture and customer service standards.

• Prior patient‑care experience in a hospital or similar setting preferred.
• Completion of Fresenius dialysis training program and CPR certification required for continued employment.

• Employees must pass the Ishihara Color Blindness test; the company will consider reasonable accommodations.
• Drug‑free workplace in accordance with federal and state laws.
• EOE, disability/veterans, and hospitalized veteran status accommodated