Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius - Florence, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Florence, AZ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you will play a crucial role in providing care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment. This position emphasizes building strong relationships with patients and working collaboratively with healthcare team members. The role offers robust training and opportunities for career advancement, including pathways to become a Registered Nurse or take on leadership roles. The company values its employees and fosters a supportive and diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Set up, test, and operate hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
• Obtain and document necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
• Evaluate vascular access pre-treatment and perform vascular access cannulation.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and evaluate intradialytic problems.
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor.
• Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and timely.
• Collect, label, prepare, and store lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surfaces and surrounding areas between treatments.
• Assist other healthcare members in providing patient education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, and reliable traits.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility (preferred but not required).
• Successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and CPR certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous healthcare experience is not required but is preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for education goals.
• Scholarships for family members.
• Financial support during personal hardships.
• Support during natural disasters.