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Description
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Fresenius Medical Care - Queen Creek, AZ
Job Title: Patient Care Technician - PCT
Position: Patient Care Technician under the supervision of licensed nurse
Job Type: Full Time
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City: Queen Creek
State: AZ
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Job Responsibilities
- Assist healthcare team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients.
- Set up and operate hemodialysis machines.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Participate in Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Provide patient education regarding adequacy measures and disease processes.
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since the last treatment.
- Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform cannulation.
- Administer heparin as delegated by the state law.
- Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
- Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
- Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
- Document relevant functions necessary for treatment discontinuation.
- Evaluate patients prior to discharge.
- Ensure safety alarms are enabled on dialysis machines.
- Record accurate information on treatment parameters.
- Document information related to patient treatment.
- Report significant changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Conduct safety checks according to facility policy.
- Prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assist in training relevant direct patient care staff.
- Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics.
- Conduct preparation for dialysis treatment and document appropriately.
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Support infection control audits and education.
- Assist in coordination of transitional dialysis care for newly admitted patients.
- Liaison with appropriate staff for patient experience improvement.
- Assist with supply ordering and inventory for the transitional care unit.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Patient care experience in a hospital setting
- Training in dialysis procedures
- Vascular access evaluation and cannulation
- Monitoring vital signs and patient response
Preferred Skills
- Certification in dialysis-related programs
- Experience with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes
- Knowledge of infection control practices
Requirements
Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred.
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
License & Certification:
- Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state certification
- CPR certification
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Employer supports equal opportunity employment and maintains a drug-free workplace.
- Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Facility Details
Name: Fresenius Medical Care
Description: Not Specified
Specialties:
- Dialysis
- Home Therapies
Mission: To provide quality renal care and support to patients.
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/05/2025
Posted:
07/05/2025
