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CategoryHealthcare
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Apply Before09/22/2025
Description
Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care - Saraland, AL
Job Title: Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis
Position: Part of the dialysis healthcare team providing patient care under nurse supervision.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay:
Shift:
Work Type: On-Site
Location
Address:
City: Saraland
State: AL
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Support Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Assist in patient education regarding treatment and disease process.
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
- Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as allowed by state law.
- Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
- Initiate and monitor dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
- Document patient treatment and responses accurately.
- Monitor patients during treatment and conduct safety checks.
- Assist in training of applicable direct patient care staff.
- Ensure cleanliness of dialysis machines and surrounding areas.
- Participate in infection control practices and audits.
- Assist in coordination of transitional care for newly admitted patients.
- Communicate patient needs to registered nurse or supervisor.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens according to specifications.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Patient care experience
- Knowledge of dialysis therapy
- Ability to perform vital signs monitoring
- Effective communication skills
- Basic computer skills for record keeping
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience in a hospital or related facility
- Certification in CPR
- Familiarity with Continuous Quality Improvement activities
Requirements
Experience: Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
License & Certification:
- State licensure as required
- CMS-approved state and/or national certification within required timelines
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- EOE, disability/veterans
- Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations.
Facility Details
Name: Fresenius Medical Care
Description: Not Specified
Specialties:
- Dialysis
- Patient Care
Mission: Not Specified
Job Info
Discipline:
Department:
Status:
Sourcing
Duration:
Experience:
Career Level:
No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
09/22/2025
Posted:
06/22/2025
