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Description
Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care - Saraland, AL
Job Title: Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis
Position: Health Care Team Member
Job Type: Full Time
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Location
Address:
City: Saraland
State: AL
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Job Responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Set up and operate hemodialysis machines.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
- Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform vascular access cannulation.
- Administer heparin as delegated or allowed by 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 all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment.
- Apply appropriate dressings for hemostasis and evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
- Calculate and enter patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal.
- Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled.
- Record accurate and timely information on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
- Report significant information and/or changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy.
- Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status.
- Obtain prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
- Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surfaces and surrounding areas.
- Assist in training direct patient care staff under the supervision of a nurse.
- Follow all organization business policies and procedures.
- Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Prepare initial patient chart for admission.
- Collect, label, and prepare lab samples according to required specifications.
- Support staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
- Follow infection control policies and procedures.
- Assist new patients in their transitional care through the first 4 weeks of dialysis.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility.
- Ability to operate hemodialysis machines.
- Knowledge of dialysis treatment procedures.
- Ability to monitor and document patient conditions.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience in a dialysis or healthcare setting.
- CPR certification.
- CMS-approved state and/or national certification.
Requirements
Experience: Preferably previous patient care experience in a hospital setting.
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
License & Certification:
- Must meet CMS-approved state certification requirements.
- All appropriate state licensure and training required.
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- EOE, disability/veterans
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Facility Details
Name: Fresenius Medical Care
Description: Not Specified
Specialties:
- Dialysis
- Healthcare
Mission: Not Specified
Job Info
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Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
09/22/2025
Posted:
06/22/2025
