Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care

Vero Beach, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

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, and vascular access
Ability to perform vascular access evaluation, cannulation, and heparin administration as delegated or allowed by state law
Skills in operating hemodialysis machines, including setup, programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, UF modeling, and enabling safety alarms (e.g., Narrow Venous Limits at 160)
Ability to obtain vital signs, weights, and perform pre/post dialysis evaluations
Proficiency in documentation on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and progress notes
Capability to monitor patients, evaluate responses, intervene as prescribed, and report changes to RN/supervisor
Knowledge of machine safety checks, hemostasis, dressings, and blood spill cleanup
Ability to prepare laboratory specimens, manage supplies/equipment, and support self-care patients under RN supervision
Participation in Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), CQI activities, process improvements, and staff training

Responsibilities

Assist in patient education on adequacy measures, disease process, and access
Welcome patients, inquire about wellbeing, and evaluate vascular access pre-treatment
Perform vascular access cannulation and heparin administration as allowed
Obtain pre/post treatment vital signs, weights, and vascular access evaluations
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments per prescribed orders (e.g., QB, QD, UF goals)
Evaluate intradialytic problems, intervene as prescribed, and monitor patient responses
Perform vital signs before reinfusion, ensure safe discontinuation, obtain hemostasis, and apply dressings
Evaluate patients before discharge and record pre/post evaluations
Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming (UF goal, treatment time, modeling)
Ensure safety alarms are enabled and perform/document machine safety checks
Record vital signs, treatment parameters, and interventions accurately on treatment sheets
Document patient treatment information and report significant changes to RN/supervisor
Monitor vascular access during treatment, provide interventions, and report unusual findings
Obtain and prepare laboratory specimens
Clean blood spills per policy
Prepare/organize supplies and equipment efficiently
Monitor self-care patients under RN supervision
Assist in training direct patient care staff
Maintain safe/clean working environment and support QEP/CQI activities

Skills

Hemodialysis

Dialysis Machine Operation

Vascular Access Cannulation

Heparin Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Monitoring

Urea Kinetic Modeling

Online Clearance Monitoring

Adequacy Monitoring Program

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