Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fresenius Medical Care as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide essential support in the dialysis process for patients with kidney disease. This role involves building relationships with patients while performing critical duties like monitoring vital signs, performing cannulations, and ensuring a safe treatment environment. You will receive comprehensive training to assist you in your development, with opportunities to grow into nursing or leadership roles. If you're compassionate and eager to learn, this is an excellent opportunity.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships for family members

Disaster relief

Support during personal hardships

Qualifications

• Compassionate demeanor and teamwork skills are essential.
• Dependable traits and ability to handle patient care tasks effectively are required.
• Completion of dialysis training and CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate hemodialysis machines during patient treatment.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs and address any issues.
• Educate patients about their treatment and manage supplies efficiently.

Skills

Dependable

Compassionate

Supportive

Collaborative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About this role : As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic.

How you grow or advance : Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT. Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful. We provide robust training and support as you start your career, and introduce you to career path options as you grow with us, either as a PCT or into roles such as Registered Nurse or leadership positions.

Our culture : We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We offer tuition reimbursement, scholarships for family members, disaster relief, and support during personal hardships to take care of our team.

Our focus on diversity : We foster a nurturing environment welcoming all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, backgrounds, and cultures. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) promote professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce encourages opportunity, equity, and inclusion, which sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this aligns with your career aspirations, apply today.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

As part of the nephrology healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

• Set up, test, and operate hemodialysis machines.
• Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights.
• Evaluate vascular access pre-treatment and perform cannulation.
• Monitor patient response and address intradialytic problems as prescribed.
• Discontinue dialysis according to procedures and evaluate patient condition.
• Report significant changes to the supervisor.
• Accurately enter treatment data into clinical systems.
• Collect, label, and store lab samples properly.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and treatment areas between sessions.
• Assist in patient education.
• Manage supplies efficiently to prevent waste.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Dependable, compassionate, supportive, and collaborative traits.
• Experience in patient care preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of dialysis training and CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Must pass Ishihara's Color Blindness test; accommodations considered.
• Work involves computer use, patient interaction, and travel between facilities.
• Work environment includes healthcare setting with exposure to infectious materials.
• Requires heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and physical activity, with assistance available for heavier tasks.