Patient Care Technician – PCT CCHT – Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care

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

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMcDonough • Georgia • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including machine operation, patient assessment, and documentation of treatment parameters. Proficient in vascular access evaluation, cannulation, and adherence to infection control practices.

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CCHT CertificationDialysis ExperiencePatient Care ExperienceCPR CertificationVascular Access Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Hemodialysis Machine OperationCannulationVital Signs DocumentationDialysis Treatment MonitoringUltrafiltration Goal CalculationLaboratory Test CoordinationInfection Control PracticesPatient Education ReinforcementDirect Patient CareHeavy Lifting

Soft Skills

Commitment to Customer ServiceTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Dialysis MachinesPatient Monitoring Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CCHT CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Dialysis TherapyVascular AccessPatient AssessmentInfection ControlTransitional Dialysis 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 wellbeing
Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or permitted by law
Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, and vascular access evaluations
Initiate, monitor, intervene in, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and procedures
Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling
Monitor patients’ responses, machine safety, vascular access pressures, and safety alarms
Document treatment parameters, patient evaluations, interventions, and progress notes accurately and timely
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, and unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor
Obtain laboratory tests, prepare specimens, and coordinate collection and courier pickup
Clean and disinfect machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments
Assist with training direct patient care staff under nurse supervision
Participate in CQI activities and infection-control audits and practices
Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care
Reinforce education about treatment options, home dialysis products, and peritoneal dialysis setup
Coordinate transitions to patients’ modality choices and assist with TCU supply ordering and inventory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have CCHT certification
18 months of dialysis experience
High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Must meet 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
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
Ability to perform 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. up to 5 feet
Must 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
Equal opportunity employment
Drug-free workplace