Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care

. Function as part of the dialysis healthcare team under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSt. Cloud • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $25 per hourWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as part of the dialysis healthcare team under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Set up and operate hemodialysis machines
Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients
Welcome patients and assess wellbeing
Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed 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
Evaluate and intervene in intradialytic problems as directed
Monitor patient response 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 tests and prepare, label, store, and coordinate collection of specimens
Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas
Prepare for treatments and perform required machine alarm testing
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and infection control activities
Train applicable direct patient care staff under nurse supervision
Follow transitional care patients through their first four weeks of dialysis
Coordinate transitional dialysis care and reinforce education about treatment options and home dialysis
Set up and perform treatments on machines used in the transitional care unit
Assist with modality transitions, supply ordering, and inventory for the transitional care unit
Travel between assigned facilities within approximately a one-hour radius of St. Cloud

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
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
Successful completion of CPR certification
Must pass the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; reasonable accommodations may be considered
Ability to travel between assigned facilities and community locations
Ability to provide direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and bend over
Ability to 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
On-the-job training
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Two-person assist program and material assist devices for heavier items