Patient Care Technician – Dialysis Preceptor

Fresenius Medical Care

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

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBuford • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including machine operation, patient education, and monitoring. Holds necessary certifications and possesses strong patient care experience in a healthcare environment.

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PCT National CertificationCCHT CertificationDialysis Machine OperationPatient Care ExperienceVital Signs Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Hemodialysis Machine SetupCannulationHeparin AdministrationUltrafiltration Goal CalculationPatient EducationLaboratory Test PreparationInfection Control ProceduresData Entry and ReviewPatient AssessmentEquipment Cleaning and Disinfection

Soft Skills

Customer Service CommitmentTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationPatient EngagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Solution Delivery SystemDialysis EquipmentPatient ChartsTreatment SheetsLab Requisitions

Certifications & Qualifications

PCT National CertificationCCHT CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Dialysis TherapyPatient CareHealthcare EnvironmentInfection ControlRegulatory Requirements

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
Assist with patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures, disease processes, and vascular access
Welcome patients and assess wellbeing
Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, administer heparin as delegated or permitted by state law
Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, evaluations, and treatment parameters
Initiate, monitor, intervene in, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and established procedures
Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling
Monitor patients, machine safety, vascular access pressures, alarms, and responses to interventions; report changes to the RN or supervisor
Obtain laboratory tests, prepare specimens, clean blood spills, and manage supplies and equipment
Monitor patients performing self-care under RN supervision
Participate in recruitment, clinical orientation, ongoing training, competency evaluations, audits, and preceptor activities for PCTs and facility staff
Collaborate with Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, RNs, and interdisciplinary teams on quality standards, training, CQI, regulatory requirements, and facility safety
Maintain environmental integrity; clean and disinfect dialysis equipment and treatment areas
Perform pretreatment machine alarm testing and initiate the Solution Delivery System
Enter and review treatment data, treatment sheets, patient charts, lab requisitions, and specimen records
Support infection-control audits, education, adherence monitoring, surveys, and staff/patient engagement
Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care
Educate patients on treatment options and home dialysis, demonstrate peritoneal dialysis setup, coordinate modality transitions, and manage TCU supplies and inventory

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or its equivalent required
Must have a valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by CMS
Must have CCHT certification
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
Attendance and active participation in applicable preceptor training programs
At least five years of patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
Continued employment dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
Continued employment dependent on successful completion of CPR certification
Must pass the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing does not preclude employment and reasonable accommodation may be considered
Ability to provide direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, bending, and lifting solutions up to 30 lbs frequently and 40 lbs occasionally
Ability to travel between assigned facilities and various community locations; regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meeting travel may be required
Ability to work in a healthcare environment with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities
Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance for heavier items
Two-person assist program and material assist devices for heavier items
Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned