Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Utah seeks a dialysis professional to support safe and effective hemodialysis therapy under licensed supervision. Responsibilities include setting up dialysis machines, monitoring patients during treatment, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment.

The role focuses on patient education regarding adequacy measures and ongoing CQI activities, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in dialysis procedures and patient education.
• Familiarity with dialysis safety protocols and infection control.
• Ability to monitor patient condition during treatment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform cannulation as delegated.
• Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight; evaluate vascular access pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis per prescribed orders (QB/QD).
• Monitor patient response to dialysis and intervene as needed.
• Document vitals and progress; discontinue treatment per procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination.
• Apply dressings and ensure hemostasis after cannulation.

Skills

Vascular access cannulation

Hemodialysis machine operation

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Related

Education:

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.

Treatment:

• 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