Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join their team in Bridgeton, MO. This full-time role involves providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, assisting with patient education, and ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations. Candidates should be dedicated to patient care and willing to engage in training and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet state or CMS certification requirements.
• Preferred: Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient education regarding dialysis.
• Record vital signs and treatment data accurately.
• Prepare patients for dialysis.
• Support infection control policies.

Skills

Patient education

Monitoring patient response

Record keeping

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

State or CMS certification and licensure requirements

Job description

Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT

Apply remote type Onsite locations Bridgeton, MO, USA, full-time position, posted 2 days ago. Application deadline: July 30, 2025.

Purpose and Scope:

Functions as part of the dialysis healthcare team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Responsible for operating hemodialysis machines, maintaining a safe environment, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient-Related

• Assist in patient education regarding dialysis adequacy measures and disease process.
• Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, administer heparin as delegated, and monitor patient response.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment data accurately.
• Prepare patients for dialysis, manage machine programming, and ensure safety alarms are active.
• Discontinue treatment following procedures, evaluate patient status, and document all interventions and observations.

Staff-Related

• Assist in training other care staff under supervision.

Record Keeping

• Participate in CQI activities, document treatment data, and prepare patient charts and lab specimens.

Infection Control

• Support infection control policies, participate in audits, and educate patients and families.

Transitional Care Unit

• Manage care for new patients in their first 4 weeks, coordinate education, and assist in transition to home dialysis.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Includes travel, heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and exposure to infectious materials. Must pass color blindness test; accommodations available.

Education and Licenses:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet state or CMS certification and licensure requirements.

Experience and Skills:

• Preferred previous patient care experience; must complete dialysis training and CPR certification.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Maintains a drug-free workplace.