Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care

Sioux City, IA, United States
Hemodialysis machine operation
Vascular access cannulation
Patient vital signs monitoring
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse

Job Summary

  • Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Responsible for setup, operation, and monitoring of hemodialysis machines and patient response during treatment.
  • Supports infection control practices, quality enhancement programs, and transitional care for newly admitted dialysis patients.

Matching Summary

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hemodialysis machine operation
  • Vascular access cannulation
  • Patient vital signs monitoring
  • Dialysis treatment initiation and discontinuation
  • Infection control compliance
  • Dialysis treatment documentation
  • Patient care under nurse supervision

Nice-to-have

  • Patient education support
  • Continuous Quality Improvement participation
  • Transitional care coordination
  • Supply and inventory management
  • Team collaboration and communication

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • CMS-approved state and/or national certification
  • Completion of organization dialysis training program
  • CPR certification
  • Previous patient care experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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