Patient Care Technician, PCT – Dialysis Preceptor

Fresenius Medical Care

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeGainesville • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including patient education, machine operation, and monitoring treatment responses. Proficient in maintaining a clean treatment environment and adhering to infection control practices while collaborating with clinical staff to ensure quality care.

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Dialysis Therapy AdministrationPatient Care ExperiencePCT National CertificationCPR CertificationInfection Control Practices

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Hard Skills

Hemodialysis Machine OperationVascular Access CannulationPatient EducationLaboratory Specimen ManagementTreatment Data Entry

Soft Skills

Customer Service CommitmentCollaboration with Clinical StaffActive Participation in Training

Certifications & Qualifications

PCT National CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Dialysis TreatmentPatient AssessmentIntradialytic Problem EvaluationSafety ChecksTransitional 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
Educate patients on adequacy measures, disease processes, vascular access, and treatment options
Welcome patients and assess wellbeing, vascular access, vital signs, weight, and treatment response
Cannulate vascular access and administer heparin as delegated or permitted by state law
Initiate, monitor, document, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and established procedures
Evaluate and intervene in intradialytic problems and report significant patient changes to the registered nurse or supervisor
Perform machine safety checks and ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled
Obtain laboratory tests, prepare and manage specimens, and coordinate collection by laboratory courier
Maintain a safe, clean, and disinfected treatment environment and dialysis equipment
Participate in recruitment, clinical orientation, ongoing training, competency evaluations, audits, and preceptor activities for clinical staff
Collaborate with Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, RN, and IDT staff on training, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and CQI activities
Monitor and reinforce infection control practices and participate in infection control audits and survey education
Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care
Support education about home dialysis, treatment options, peritoneal dialysis setup, and modality transitions
Set up treatments on transitional care unit machines and assist with supply ordering and inventory
Enter treatment data, review treatment sheets, prepare patient charts, and maintain accurate clinical records

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
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
Attend Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager
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
Successful completion of CPR certification
Must pass the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; reasonable accommodation may be considered
Ability to provide direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients, assist 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 locations within the community; regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meeting travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer; non-discrimination commitment
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities
Organization-provided dialysis training program
CPR certification completion supported as part of continued employment requirements
Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned