Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care; Maryland; On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician in Maryland to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy. Key responsibilities include evaluating vascular access, performing treatments, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and a CCHT License.

This role involves documenting vital signs and treatment parameters. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $18.00 to $30.00 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and administer heparin as delegated.
• Document all information related to patient treatment.

Skills

Patient care experience

CCHT License

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMS-approved state 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 in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training, and in compliance with regulations set forth by state and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization’s commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program and continuous quality improvement activities, including patient satisfaction initiatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Related

Education

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures such as Online Clearance Monitoring, Adequacy Monitoring Program, Urea Kinetic Modeling, and disease process/access.

Treatment

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their well‑being since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Obtain necessary pre‑ and post‑treatment vital signs and weight; evaluate access pre‑treatment.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow and dialysate flow.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed or directed.
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all functions necessary for discontinuation of treatment – document.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access, including blood pressure.
• Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Perform and record pre‑ and post‑dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs; identify patient.
• Calculate and enter individual dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goal, treatment time, and modeling as prescribed.
• Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, 160.
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet; identify patient.
• Document all information related to patient treatment including completion of treatment sheet and progress notes.
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks per facility policy; report any changes or unusual findings.
• Document and report any intervention for unusual patient status and patient response.
• Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment; provide intervention as needed; report and document unusual findings.
• Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
• Clean all blood spills immediately with appropriate disinfectant per facility policy.
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
• Monitor patients performing self‑care under RN supervision.

Staff Related

• Assist in training direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.

Education/Communication

• Follow all organization business policies, procedures, and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices.
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics – ensure all areas are safe and clean.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments per facility policy.
• Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate; perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing, including Pressure Holding.
• Initiate Solution Delivery System.

Record Keeping

• Complete and document ongoing participation in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and promptly.
• Review treatment sheets for completeness; ensure nursing signatures are documented and correct omissions.
• Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork.
• Prepare and print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat samples per laboratory destination.
• Collect, label, appropriately prepare, and store lab samples per laboratory specifications.
• Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate courier.

Infection Control

• Assist in collecting information for infection control audits.
• Support staff and patients in adherence to infection control practices.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in and reinforce infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.

Transitional Care Unit

• Follow all newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care.
• Reinforce all education and care matters related to the new patient as allowed by state law.
• Liaise with appropriate staff members to provide best patient experience, ensuring all disciplines are scheduled per plan.
• Assist in assuring patient understanding of home dialysis products, benefits of home dialysis, and how it can work for them.
• Set and perform a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
• Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options, including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set‑up.
• Assist with coordination of transition to patient’s modality choice.
• Assist with supply ordering and inventory for the transitional care unit.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Failure does not preclude employment; reasonable accommodations may be considered.
• Day‑to‑day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians.
• The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community; travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.
• Work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels; exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials is possible.
• The position requires heavy lifting and moving of patients and assistance with ambulation; equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
• The employee must stand frequently and for prolonged periods and be able to bend over; occasional pushing or pulling of equipment up to 15 pounds of force, lifting solutions up to 30 lbs routinely and up to 40 lbs occasionally, as high as 5 feet.
• There is a two‑person assist program and material assist devices for heavier items.

Education and Licenses

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet CMS‑approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.

Experience and Required Skills

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and CPR certification.
• CCHT License.
• CCHT is required.

Pay and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $30.00

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.

Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and potential for performance‑based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.