Patient Care Technician – Pct

Patient Care Technician – Pct

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Dependable
• Compassionate
• Caring
• Supportive
• Collaborative
• Reliable
• Successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program
• Successful completion of CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments
• Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient
• Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation
• Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed
• Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy
• Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures
• Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor
• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner
• Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications
• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy
• Assists other healthcare members in providing patient education
• Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent waste

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required)