Patient Care Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines and perform required machine safety checks
• Monitor patient vital signs, weight, and response to treatment before, during, and after dialysis
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform cannulation as permitted by state law
• Document accurate and timely treatment data, including vital signs and machine parameters, into clinical applications
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by disinfecting equipment and treatment areas
• Assist in collecting laboratory specimens and preparing them for transport
• Support infection control practices and participate in quality improvement activities

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.