Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their dialysis healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Your responsibilities will include patient education, monitoring vital signs, and managing dialysis treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to improving patient lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required with CMS-approved certification.
• Preferred prior patient care experience and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient-specific education and monitor vital signs.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments safely.
• Support infection control practices and manage new patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Training

CPR Certification

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Education

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

CMS-approved Certification

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

Functions as part of the dialysis healthcare team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, training, and regulations set by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for setting up and operating hemodialysis machines, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Related

• Assist in providing patient-specific education on adequacy measures, disease process, and access, including programs like OLC, AMP, UKM.
• Welcome patients, assess wellbeing, evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or legally permitted.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters pre, during, and post-treatment, and document all relevant data accurately.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders, ensuring safety alarms are active and patient response is monitored.
• Perform interventions for intradialytic issues, monitor vascular access, and manage laboratory specimen collection and blood spill cleanup.

Staff Related

• Assist in training direct care staff under supervision of a nurse.

Education/Communication

• Follow organizational policies, maintain a safe and clean environment, and ensure all equipment and surfaces are disinfected between treatments.
• Prepare treatment setups, perform alarm tests, and initiate delivery systems as required.

Record Keeping

• Participate in CQI activities, enter data accurately and timely, review treatment sheets, and prepare patient charts and lab requisitions.

Infection Control

• Support infection control practices, participate in audits, and reinforce patient and staff adherence to policies.

Transitional Care Unit

• Manage care for new patients during their first 4 weeks, reinforce education, coordinate multidisciplinary scheduling, and support transition to home therapies.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform tasks requiring standing, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs, and assisting with patient mobility, in a healthcare environment with exposure to infectious materials.

Education and Licenses:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must meet CMS-approved certification and licensing requirements.

Experience and Skills:

• Preferred prior patient care experience; successful completion of dialysis training and CPR certification required for continued employment.

Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge that I have read and understood this job description, including the responsibilities and expectations, and I am capable of performing the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. I understand that this document is not exhaustive and that additional duties may be assigned.

Employee Name (Print): ____________________

Employee Signature: ____________________

Date: ____________________

Addendum: Home Therapies Program (Not Home Assist)

This section details tasks performed under supervision of the Home Therapies RN, including patient education, equipment setup, specimen collection, and inventory management, in accordance with state law and regulations.