Patient Care Technician- PCT
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician supports FMCNA’s mission, values, customer service standards, compliance requirements, and quality improvement activities. As a member of the hemodialysis health care team, the technician provides safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, following company procedures, training, and applicable regulations. The role includes setting up and operating hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. The technician assists with patient care throughout dialysis treatment, including assessing patients and vascular access, obtaining and recording vital signs and weights, cannulating access, initiating and discontinuing prescribed treatments, monitoring patient responses, and reporting unusual findings to the nurse supervisor. The role also includes patient education assistance, treatment documentation, machine safety checks, collection and preparation of laboratory specimens, and clerical support for patient records and quality improvement activities. The position requires a CMS-approved state or national certification, or a high school diploma or GED with certification completed within the applicable state or CMS timeline. Appropriate state licensure, education, and training are required where applicable. Previous patient care experience in a hospital or related facility is preferred. Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and CPR certification. Candidates must also meet the requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test. The stated hourly pay range is $25–$31, depending on work location and qualifications.
Requirements
- CMS-approved state and/or national certification, or a high school diploma or GED with certification completed within the required state or CMS timeline.
- Applicable state licensure, education, and training, where required.
- Meet the requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
- Successfully complete the FMCNA dialysis training program as a condition of continued employment.
- Successfully complete CPR certification as a condition of continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow FMCNA compliance requirements, policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Provide hemodialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Assist with patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures and disease process/access where appropriate.
- Welcome assigned patients, ask about their wellbeing, and report complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor.
- Assess vascular access before and during treatment, perform cannulation, monitor access pressures, and report unusual findings or difficulties.
- Obtain and document pre-, intra-, and post-treatment vital signs and weights, including required assessments before reinfusion, access termination, and discharge.
- Administer Heparin as delegated or permitted by state law.
- Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders and established procedures.
- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed or directed; observe and report patient responses and changes in condition.
- Calculate and enter prescribed dialysis machine programming, including ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, sodium modeling, and UF modeling.
- Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled and perform machine safety checks according to facility policy.
- Document treatment parameters, vital signs, evaluations, interventions, and other required information accurately and promptly.
- Obtain prescribed laboratory tests and collect, label, prepare, store, and arrange courier pickup of specimens according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepare dialysis equipment and supplies, perform required pretreatment machine alarm testing, and initiate the Solution Delivery System.
- Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments; promptly clean blood spills according to facility policy.
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment and organize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
- Participate in and document Continuous Quality Improvement activities and other process improvement work.
- Enter treatment data in the designated clinical application and review treatment sheets for completeness and required signatures.
- Prepare initial patient charts and paperwork, and prepare laboratory requisitions for prescribed or stat specimens.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
