Patient Care Technician – PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join their dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate care to patients undergoing dialysis, ensuring their safety and comfort. You will receive comprehensive training, allowing you to grow within the organization and explore various career paths, including opportunities to advance to a Registered Nurse. The company values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with kidney disease. Join us to embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships for family members

Financial support during hardships

Qualifications

• Dependable and compassionate qualities are essential.
• Successful completion of dialysis training program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe dialysis therapy under nurse supervision.
• Monitor patients’ responses to dialysis therapy.
• Document vital signs and treatment data accurately.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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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 will provide robust training and support as you kick off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a leadership role.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters strike, and financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of the nephrology healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

• Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
• Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
• Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation.
• Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
• Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor.
• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.
• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
• Assists other healthcare members in providing patient education.
• Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent waste.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES: High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable. Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility is preferred but not required. Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment include desk work, interaction with patients and staff, travel between facilities, exposure to infectious materials, heavy lifting, and prolonged standing. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment, with accommodations considered if needed.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will make a difference in the lives of those with kidney disease. If you're looking for a meaningful career in healthcare, apply today.