Patient Care Technician - Pct

Fresenius Medical Care

Somerset, 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 the supervision of a licensed nurse

Job Summary

  • Functions as part of the dialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Responsible for patient care tasks including vascular access evaluation, dialysis machine setup, treatment monitoring, and documentation.
  • Supports infection control practices, participates in quality improvement activities, and assists with patient education and transitional care.

Matching Summary

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team 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
  • Patient care and safety monitoring

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • CMS-approved state and/or national certification
  • Successful completion of dialysis training program
  • CPR certification
  • Compliance with state licensure and training requirements
  • Previous patient care experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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