Dialysis PCT Preceptor & Clinical Trainer

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join a dialysis clinic team. You will assist in setup and monitoring of dialysis therapy under RN supervision, perform pre/post-treatment assessments, and help maintain a safe treatment environment in accordance with policies.

The role emphasizes patient education, infection control, and data entry on treatment sheets. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid PCT certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent required.
• Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
• Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
• Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
• Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
• Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PCT national certification or state certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join a dialysis clinic team. You will assist in setup and monitoring of dialysis therapy under RN supervision, perform pre/post-treatment assessments, and help maintain a safe treatment environment in accordance with policies.

The role emphasizes patient education, infection control, and data entry on treatment sheets. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid PCT certification.