Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNorth Myrtle Beach • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including machine operation, patient education, and monitoring. Proficient in performing cannulation, administering heparin, and ensuring compliance with CMS certification requirements.

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Dialysis Machine OperationPatient Care ExperienceCMS Certification ComplianceCPR CertificationIntradialytic Problem Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Hemodialysis Machine SetupCannulationVital Signs DocumentationUltrafiltration ProgrammingLaboratory Test Coordination

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCustomer Service CommitmentTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Dialysis MachinesSafety Alarms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationState Licensure

Industry Keywords

Dialysis TherapyTransitional Care UnitInfection ControlContinuous Quality ImprovementPatient Wellbeing Assessment

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 dialysis adequacy, disease processes, and vascular access
Welcome 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 directed
Monitor patient responses and report significant changes to the registered nurse or supervisor
Program dialysis machines for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling
Perform machine safety checks and ensure safety alarms are enabled
Obtain laboratory tests, prepare specimens, and coordinate collection and courier pickup
Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and infection control activities
Enter treatment data accurately and review treatment sheets and patient charts for completeness
Support newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis in the Transitional Care Unit
Reinforce education about treatment options and home dialysis
Set up and perform treatments on machines used in the Transitional Care Unit
Coordinate transitions to patients’ chosen dialysis modality
Assist with Transitional Care Unit supply ordering and inventory

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 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, with reasonable accommodations considered
Ability to provide direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients
Ability to frequently 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 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds as high as 5 feet
Ability to travel between assigned facilities and various community locations
Ability to work around 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
Organization-provided dialysis training program
CPR certification training/completion support