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Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including machine operation, patient assessment, and documentation. Proficient in performing cannulation, monitoring patient responses, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Dialysis Machine OperationPatient AssessmentCannulationCPR CertificationCMS Certification Requirements
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Hard Skills
HemodialysisVital Signs MonitoringUltrafiltration CalculationLaboratory Specimen HandlingPatient CareDocumentationIntradialytic Problem EvaluationSafety ChecksPatient EducationInventory Management
Soft Skills
Customer ServiceTeam CollaborationCommitment to Organizational Values
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationState LicensureCMS-Approved Certification
Industry Keywords
Dialysis TherapyInfection ControlPatient Care ExperienceHealthcare EnvironmentTransitional Care
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
- Welcome assigned patients and assess 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 evaluations
- Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and established procedures
- Evaluate and intervene in intradialytic problems as prescribed or directed
- Monitor patient responses and report significant changes to the registered nurse or supervisor
- Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling
- Perform machine safety checks and ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled
- Obtain laboratory testing and prepare, collect, label, store, and arrange courier pickup for specimens
- Maintain a safe and clean environment; clean and disinfect machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas
- Support continuous quality improvement, infection control audits, and infection control education
- Monitor patients performing self-care under RN supervision
- Assist with training direct patient care staff under nurse supervision
- Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care
- Reinforce education about treatment options, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis setup
- Coordinate transitions to the patient’s chosen modality and liaise with FKC staff to support the patient experience
- Set up and perform treatments on all machines used in the transitional care unit
- Assist with TCU supply ordering and inventory
- Enter treatment data accurately, review treatment sheets, prepare charts, and complete required documentation
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 required for continued employment
- Successful completion of CPR certification required for continued employment
- Must pass the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment, although failure does not preclude employment
- Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients
- Ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods and bend over
- Ability to occasionally push/pull equipment with up to 15 pounds of force
- Ability to frequently lift/lower solutions up to 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 40 lbs. as high as 5 feet
- Ability to travel between assigned facilities and various community locations
- Ability to work in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
- Two-person assist program and material assist devices for heavier items