Dialysis PCT & Home Therapies Preceptor

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; 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 Dorchester is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Preceptor to join the onsite team in Dorchester, MA. The role includes training patients in home dialysis and supporting the Home Therapies RN under CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities cover setup, monitoring, and documentation during HHD/PD sessions, as well as staff training and quality improvement activities. The position requires at least five years of patient care experience, CPR certification, and a CMS-defined PCT

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have a valid PCT national or state certification as defined by CMS.
• At least five years of patient care experience in hospital or related facility preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces home hemodialysis (HHD) and/or peritoneal dialysis (PD) training as permitted by law.
• Identifies and welcomes patients, obtains vital signs and weights, and gathers information for intake forms.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, care partners, and HT RN and staff.
• Assists with home treatment record reconciliation and monitors data with the HT RN.
• Prepares supplies and rooms for home dialysis training, treatments, and visits.
• Disinfects dialysis machines, chairs, and equipment between visits.
• Assists with PD cycler setup and PD solution preparation.
• Supports recruitment, orientation, and ongoing training of home therapies staff.
• Participates in CQI activities and collaborates with management to improve patient care processes.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

PCT certification (national/state)

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care Dorchester is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Preceptor to join the onsite team in Dorchester, MA. The role includes training patients in home dialysis and supporting the Home Therapies RN under CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities cover setup, monitoring, and documentation during HHD/PD sessions, as well as staff training and quality improvement activities. The position requires at least five years of patient care experience, CPR certification, and a CMS-defined PCT