Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care

Berwyn, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

Functions under direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Compliance with organization policies, procedures, training, and state/federal regulations
Knowledge of dialysis therapy, including Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), disease process/access
Ability to evaluate vascular access for patency, perform cannulation, administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law
Skills in obtaining vital signs, weights, and performing vascular access evaluations
Capability to initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments per prescribed orders (e.g., blood flow QB, dialysate flow QD, UF goal, treatment time, UF modeling)
Proficiency in machine programming, enabling safety alarms (e.g., Narrow Venous Limits NVL 160), and conducting machine safety checks
Accurate documentation skills (e.g., Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet, progress notes)
Ability to observe patients, intervene for intradialytic problems, evaluate hemostasis, apply dressings, and clean blood spills
Competence in preparing lab specimens, managing supplies/equipment, and monitoring self-care patients under RN supervision

Responsibilities

Assist in patient education on adequacy measures and disease process/access
Welcome patients, inquire about wellbeing, and evaluate vascular access pre-treatment
Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, and perform evaluations
Initiate dialysis per orders, monitor patient response, and intervene as prescribed
Discontinue treatment, obtain reinfusion vital signs, evaluate patient prior to discharge, achieve hemostasis, and apply dressings
Calculate and enter patient-specific dialysis programming (UF goal, time, modeling)
Record vital signs, treatment parameters, and documentation accurately and timely
Report significant changes or unusual findings to RN or supervisor
Perform and document interventions for patient status changes
Monitor vascular access during treatment, provide interventions, and document/report findings
Obtain and prepare lab specimens
Clean blood spills per policy
Prepare, organize, and utilize supplies/equipment efficiently
Monitor self-care patients under RN supervision
Assist in training direct patient care staff
Support Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), CQI activities, process improvements, and maintain safe/clean environment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HemodialysisVascular Access CannulationHeparin AdministrationVital Signs MonitoringDialysis Treatment InitiationPatient EducationOLCAMPUKMVascular Access Evaluation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment opportunity.

What are the main responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician?

Responsibilities include setting up and operating hemodialysis machines, evaluating vascular access, cannulating access, monitoring patients during dialysis, obtaining vital signs, and documenting treatment information.

What skills or tasks are required for patient care in this role?

Key skills include performing vascular access cannulation, initiating and discontinuing dialysis treatments, monitoring patient responses, calculating UF goals, and ensuring safety alarms are enabled.

What is the salary for this Patient Care Technician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of work environment or supervision is involved?

The role functions as part of the dialysis health care team under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, in a safe and clean working environment while complying with regulations.

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

$39.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

11-50Employees