Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care

. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including machine operation, patient monitoring, and documentation. Capable of performing direct patient care and adhering to infection control practices while supporting quality improvement initiatives.

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Dialysis Machine OperationPatient MonitoringVascular Access EvaluationCPR CertificationInfection Control Practices

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Hard Skills

Hemodialysis TherapyCannulationVital Signs DocumentationUltrafiltration Goal CalculationLaboratory Specimen Collection

Soft Skills

Customer Service CommitmentTeam CoordinationPatient Education

Tools & Technologies

Clinical ApplicationsDialysis Machines

Certifications & Qualifications

CMS-Approved CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Quality Enhancement ProgramContinuous Quality ImprovementInfection Control AuditsTransitional Care UnitPatient Care Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Set up and operate hemodialysis machines
Maintain a safe and clean working environment
Support Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
Provide patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures, disease process, and access
Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing
Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or permitted by state law
Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, and vascular access evaluations
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and established procedures
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide prescribed interventions
Monitor patient response to dialysis therapy and report significant changes to the registered nurse or supervisor
Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling
Ensure safety alarms are enabled and perform machine safety checks
Document treatment parameters, patient evaluations, interventions, and progress notes accurately and timely
Obtain laboratory testing and prepare, collect, label, and store specimens
Clean blood spills and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas
Prepare and organize supplies and equipment and assist with inventory and supply ordering for the Transitional Care Unit
Monitor patients performing self-care under RN supervision
Assist in training applicable direct patient care staff under nurse supervision
Participate in infection control audits and reinforce infection control practices and education
Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care
Liaise with staff to coordinate disciplines and support patients’ understanding of home dialysis and treatment options
Set up and perform treatments on machines used in the Transitional Care Unit, including demonstrating peritoneal dialysis setup
Enter treatment data into clinical applications and review treatment sheets and charts for completeness
Prepare patient charts and laboratory requisitions and coordinate specimen collection by laboratory courier

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
Successful completion of CPR certification
Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and bend over
Ability to push and pull equipment with up to 15 pounds of force
Ability to frequently lift and lower solutions up to 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 40 lbs. as high as 5 feet
Ability to work in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
Ability to travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Two-person assist program and “material assist” devices for heavier items
Continued employment dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
Continued employment dependent on successful completion of CPR certification