Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Aurora, Colorado, seeks a Dialysis Technician to join its team. The role involves providing safe dialysis therapy, monitoring patients during treatments, and assisting them under RN supervision. Strong commitment to quality patient care is essential.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or GED and meet other certification requirements. The position offers competitive hourly pay starting at $19.00, benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Completion of organization's dialysis training program and CPR certification is required.
• Preferred experience in a hospital or related facility.
• Must meet CMS-approved certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under supervision.
• Monitor patients' responses to therapy and record vital signs.
• Assist patients with self-care under RN supervision.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dialysis machines

Clinical applications

Job description

Purpose and Scope

Functions as part of the dialysis healthcare team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, training, and regulatory requirements. Responsible for setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, maintenance of a safe environment, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Related

Education

• Assist other health care members in providing patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures such as Online Clearance Monitoring, Adequacy Monitoring Program, Urea Kinetic Modeling, and disease processes.

Treatment

• Welcome assigned patients and assess their well‑being since the last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, cannulate access, and administer heparin as delegated or permitted by state law.
• Obtain pre‑ and post‑treatment vitals and weight, and perform vascular access evaluation before treatment.
• Initiate dialysis according to orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Assess intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed.
• Monitor patients’ responses to therapy and record vital signs and treatment parameters accurately.
• Document all relevant functions, including hemostasis, dressing application, and discontinuation procedures.
• Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling.
• Ensure safety alarms are enabled and perform machine safety checks.
• Report significant changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Prepare laboratory specimens and maintain compliance with infection control policies.
• Use supplies efficiently to prevent waste.
• Assist patients with self‑care under RN supervision.

Staff Related

• Assist in training direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under nurse supervision.

Education/Communication

• Follow all organization policies, procedures, and ethical business practices.
• Maintain environmental integrity and cleanliness.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis equipment and surrounding area between treatments.
• Perform all prep tasks for dialysis and document as required.
• Initiate Solution Delivery System procedures.

Record Keeping

• Document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Enter treatment data accurately and promptly into the clinical application.
• Review treatment sheets for completeness and correct any omissions with appropriate staff.
• Prepare initial patient charts and lab requisitions.
• Collect, label, and store lab samples according to specifications.
• Ensure lab specimens are collected by the designated courier.

Infection Control

• Assist in collecting information for infection control audits.
• Support staff and patients in adhering to infection control practices.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in infection control education for patients and families as directed by the CM.

Transitional Care Unit

• Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis.
• Reinforce education and care matters related to new patients.
• Liaise with FKC staff to ensure coordinated patient experience.
• Assist patients in understanding home dialysis options.
• Ensure all machines used in the transitional care unit are set up properly.
• Demonstrate peritoneal dialysis setup if appropriate.
• Coordinate transition to patient’s chosen modality.
• Assist with supply ordering and inventory for the transitional care unit.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Perform desk work, computer tasks, and patient interactions; must travel between facilities and to meetings.
• Work in a healthcare environment with moderate noise and potential exposure to infectious materials.
• Provide direct patient care that may involve heavy lifting of patients and assistance with ambulation; move equipment up to 40 lbs. with a two‑person assist program and mandatory color blindness testing.

Education and Licenses

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Meet CMS‑approved state and/or national certification requirements.
• Maintain all applicable state licensure, education, and training.
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational culture and customer service standards.

Experience and Required Skills

• Preferred experience in a hospital or related facility.
• Completion of the organization’s dialysis training program and CPR certification is required for continued employment.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $27.00

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.