Patient Care Technician - Pct

Fresenius Medical Care

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

Job Summary

  • Functions as part of the dialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Responsible for setup, operation, and monitoring of hemodialysis treatments including patient evaluation and documentation.
  • Supports infection control practices and participates in quality enhancement and patient satisfaction activities.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • hemodialysis machine operation
  • vascular access cannulation
  • patient vital signs monitoring
  • infection control compliance
  • dialysis treatment documentation
  • patient care under nurse supervision

Nice-to-have

  • patient education assistance
  • continuous quality improvement participation
  • transitional care coordination
  • supply and equipment management
  • team collaboration and communication

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • CMS-approved state and/or national certification
  • CPR certification completion
  • Previous patient care experience preferred
  • Compliance with drug-free workplace policy

Work Rights

Not specified

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