Patient Care Technician - PCT - CCHT Float

Fresenius Medical Care; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team dedicated to providing safe and effective dialysis therapy. This role involves working directly with patients, performing essential tasks such as monitoring vital signs, administering treatments, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. You will play a crucial part in educating patients about their treatment, supporting their journey, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve care quality. If you have a passion for patient care and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic healthcare setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification as per CMS and state requirements.
• Previous patient care experience preferred; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare team in providing patient education on treatment and disease process.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments ensuring safety and accuracy.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Treatment

Vital Signs Monitoring

Infection Control

Education and Training

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Dialysis Training Certification

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. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting quality improvement activities such as QEP and CQI. Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations set by relevant authorities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Related

Education:

• Assist healthcare team in providing patient-specific education on adequacy measures, disease process, and access, including OLC, AMP, UKM.

Treatment:

• Greet patients, assess wellbeing, evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, administer heparin as delegated, and monitor vital signs and weight pre- and post-treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments per prescribed orders, ensuring safety and accuracy in documentation.
• Respond to intradialytic issues, evaluate patient response, and perform necessary interventions.
• Maintain equipment safety checks, manage alarms, and ensure proper machine programming and treatment documentation.
• Report significant changes or concerns to the RN or supervisor, and assist with specimen collection and infection control practices.

Staff Related

• Assist in training direct care staff under RN supervision.

Education/Communication

• Adhere to organizational policies, maintain a safe environment, and ensure cleanliness and readiness of treatment areas.
• Document participation in CQI activities and treatment data accurately and timely.

Infection Control

• Support infection control policies, assist in audits, and educate patients and families as permitted by law.

Transitional Care Unit

• Support new patients during their first 4 weeks, reinforce education, coordinate care, and assist with modality transition and supply management.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and assisting with ambulation, with accommodations as needed. Work environment includes healthcare setting with exposure to infectious materials.

Education and Licenses

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; certification and licensure as per CMS and state requirements.

Experience and Skills

• Previous patient care experience preferred; successful completion of dialysis training and CPR required. Recent dialysis technician or CCHT experience required for this role.