Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an experienced Acute Inpatient PCT to support dialysis treatments in the hospital setting. You will assist with machine setup, disinfection, and patient monitoring under RN supervision, while ensuring safety and accuracy of treatment data.

Qualified candidates have 1–2 years of PCT experience, a valid PCT certification, and a High School Diploma. The role requires mobility and the ability to lift equipment as needed in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PCT national certification or CMS state certification.
• 1–2 years of related dialysis/PCT experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision in the acute dialysis setting.
• Set up and disinfect dialysis machines prior to treatments.
• Monitor vital signs, weights, and UF goals during treatment.
• Cannulate vascular access and report difficulties to RN.
• Record treatment data accurately and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

PCT certification

Job description

Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis page is loaded## Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysisremote type: Onsitelocations: Olympia Fields, IL, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0271574* Location is Olympia Fields* 10-12 hour shift starting no later than 7am* MWF Only* Must arrive early to set up and disinfect machines as instructed* Must be comfortable with working under the direction of a Charge RN* Dialysis ACUTE hospital experience preferred.* Must be an experienced PCT and certified.**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**- Provides patient care under the supervision of the FKC RN for assigned patient (s) in the acute setting. Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).- Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).- With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).- Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.- Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.- Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.- Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.- Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.- Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).- Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.- Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist.- Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy.- Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.- Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation.- Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.- Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.- Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.- Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.- Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN- Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.- Other duties as required.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:**- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.- The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.- Travel to meetings may be required.- The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.- May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.- The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.- This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to assist in moving machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.- There is a two-person assist program and \"material assist\" devices for the heavier items.**SUPERVISION:**- None**EDUCATION:**- High School Diploma required or its equivalent- Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS). All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:**- 1 - 2 years' related experience.The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $30.00Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.Bonus Eligible Positions - include language below.Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factorsCreating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables.We aim to continuously improve our patients' quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.