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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 in Dialysis
Job Type: Full Time
Pay:
Shift:
Work Type: On-Site
Location
Address:
City: Queen Creek
State: AZ
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Assist other health care members in providing patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures, disease processes, and access.
- 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 as permitted by state law.
- Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weights and perform vascular access evaluations.
- Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow and dialysate flow.
- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
- Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and document vital signs prior to reinfusion.
- Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate the patient prior to termination of venous access.
- Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings; evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
- Calculate and enter individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration goals.
- Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled.
- Document patient treatment information accurately and timely.
- Report any significant information or changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Observe patients and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy.
- Perform activities related to infection control audits and assist patient adherence to infection control practices.
- Support newly admitted patients for their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate their transitional dialysis care.
- Assist patients in understanding home dialysis products and options.
- Collaborate with nursing staff for training of direct patient care staff.
- Conduct environmental safety checks and maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Patient care experience
- Vascular access evaluation and cannulation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Documentation skills
- Infection control practices
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a hospital or related facility
- Familiarity with dialysis therapy
- CPR certification
Requirements
Experience: Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
License & Certification:
- Certification approved by state or CMS
- Completion of the organization dialysis training program
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- EOE, disability/veterans
- Diversity and inclusion statement
Facility Details
Name: Fresenius Medical Care
Description: A healthcare company focusing on providing quality dialysis care.
Specialties:
- Dialysis
- Home Therapies
Mission: Committed to providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients.
Job Info
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Status:
Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/05/2025
Posted:
07/05/2025
