Patient Care Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Set up, operate, and monitor hemodialysis machines and ensure all safety alarms are enabled
• Perform vascular access cannulation, evaluate access for patency, and administer heparin as permitted by state law
• Obtain and record pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, and treatment parameters
• Monitor patient response to therapy and intervene according to physician orders or nurse direction
• Collect, label, and prepare laboratory specimens for testing
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by disinfecting machines, chairs, and equipment between treatments
• Document all treatment data, progress notes, and patient information accurately in clinical applications

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• CMS-approved state or national certification (or ability to meet requirements within the required timeline)
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to pass Ishihara's Color Blindness test
• Ability to perform physical tasks including frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related healthcare facility

About the Company

Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease. We are united by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, providing high-quality products and innovative technologies to millions of patients worldwide.