Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care; Galesburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG in Galesburg, IL is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the dialysis team. You will help set up and operate hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the care environment.

The role requires assisting with education for patients, evaluating vascular access, recording vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters, and aiding in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Assists in providing patient education on adequacy measures and dialysis procedures.
• Evaluates vascular access and administers heparin as directed or permitted by law.
• Performs pre/post treatment vital signs, weighs patients, and documents parameters.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate dialysis machines and related equipment.
• Monitor patients during treatment and respond to alarms or issues per physician orders.
• Document treatment data accurately and maintain charting and nursing signatures.

Skills

Vascular access cannulation

Vital signs monitoring

Dialysis treatment setup

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Dialysis treatment sheets

Job description

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG in Galesburg, IL is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the dialysis team. You will help set up and operate hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the care environment.

The role requires assisting with education for patients, evaluating vascular access, recording vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters, and aiding in quality improvement activities.