Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Cape May Court House, NJ

7d • $17 - $28

About The Position

The Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician (PCT) works as part of the hemodialysis health care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in the acute setting. The PCT provides care under the supervision of the FKC RN and follows FMCNA policies, procedures, training, and applicable corporate, state, and federal regulations. The role supports a safe and clean work environment, quality improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction, and productivity goals.

With documented competency and proficiency, the PCT may prepare equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed by a Fresenius Nurse. The role involves patient assessment and monitoring before, during, and after treatment; dialysis equipment and treatment setup; documentation; specimen handling; vascular access care; and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient status to the FMCNA RN. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and other community locations and involves direct patient care in a health care facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification as defined by the Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS).
• Any applicable state licensure, education, and training required for the role.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• CCHT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assigned acute-setting patient care under the supervision of the FKC RN and help maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Support the Quality Enhancement Program, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities, patient satisfaction, process improvement, and Total Area Productivity goals.
• When documented competency and proficiency are established, set up and prime equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed by a Fresenius Nurse.
• Welcome assigned patients and ask about their well-being since their last treatment; report complaints and observations to the FMCNA RN.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and report unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights, reporting unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Perform vascular access cannulation and report cannulation difficulties or unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Calculate and enter prescribed dialysis machine programming, including ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, sodium modeling, and ultrafiltration modeling.
• Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).
• Accurately and promptly record vital signs and treatment parameters on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
• Initiate renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders, including setting blood flow and dialysate flow rates or providing peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist.
• Collect and label specimens and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory according to facility policy.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems, provide interventions as prescribed or directed by the FMCNA RN, monitor patient responses, and report unusual findings.
• Obtain vital signs before reinfusion and perform and document functions required to discontinue treatment.
• Report patient status changes and unusual findings to the FMCNA RN; document interventions and patient responses.
• Monitor vascular access during treatment, including arterial and venous pressures; provide appropriate interventions, document, and report unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
• Before terminating venous access, evaluate the patient and obtain standing and sitting blood pressures; achieve hemostasis, apply appropriate dressings, and assess the patient before discharge, reporting unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.
• Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weights, and vital signs with initial identification.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential performance-based bonuses, depending on company and individual performance, for bonus-eligible positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED