Patient Care Technician - PCT

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines and perform required safety checks
• Monitor patient vital signs, weight, and response to treatment before, during, and after dialysis
• Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as permitted by state law
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by disinfecting equipment and treatment areas
• Document accurate and timely treatment data, including vital signs and machine parameters
• Assist in providing patient education regarding disease processes and treatment adequacy
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for testing

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to pass Ishihara's Color Blindness test
• Successful completion of a dialysis training program
• Successful completion of CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related healthcare facility
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant, CNA, or Phlebotomist

Benefits

• 12 weeks of paid training to become nationally certified
• Pay increase and promotion upon successful certification
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Major holidays off
• Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year

About the Company

Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease. We care for approximately 292,000 dialysis patients globally and operate around 35 global production sites to provide state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers, and pharmaceuticals.