Patient Care Technician - PCT
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onTupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, 38803, United States
About the Role
As a member of the dialysis health care team, you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This position is essential to ensuring that patients receive high-quality care in compliance with rigorous federal, state, and corporate regulations. You will be responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines while actively supporting the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Your day-to-day work involves a blend of direct patient care, technical operation, and environmental stewardship. You will welcome patients, evaluate their vascular access, and initiate treatments according to prescribed orders. Beyond clinical duties, you will monitor patient responses, manage safety alarms, and ensure the treatment environment remains clean and safe. In the Transitional Care Unit, you will guide newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis, coordinating care and assisting with the transition to home dialysis modalities.
Team Context
You will function within a collaborative health care team, working alongside registered nurses, physicians, and other staff to optimize patient outcomes. This role requires close coordination with various disciplines to ensure a seamless patient experience, from admission to discharge. You will also contribute to the training of direct patient care staff and participate in process improvement activities designed to enhance patient satisfaction and achieve organizational quality goals.
Hiring Process & Requirements
Successful candidates must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the specified timeline. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the organization's dialysis training program and CPR certification. As a condition of employment, all candidates are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test; however, failing this test does not automatically preclude employment, as the company will consider reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. We maintain a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, 38803, United States
Tupelo, Mississippi
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleInitiate and monitor hemodialysis treatments according to prescribed orders
- check_circleClean and disinfect dialysis machines and treatment areas between patients
- check_circleCollect, label, and prepare laboratory specimens for testing
- check_circleAssist in training direct patient care staff on appropriate programs
- check_circleMonitor patients performing self-care under the supervision of a registered nurse
- check_circlePerform vascular access cannulation and administer heparin as delegated
- check_circleDocument all treatment data and patient information in clinical applications
- check_circleCoordinate transitional care for newly admitted patients during their first four weeks
- check_circleCalculate and program dialysis machine settings for ultrafiltration and treatment time
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School diploma or G.E.D.
- verifiedCMS-approved state and/or national certification
- verifiedAll appropriate state licensure, education, and training
- verifiedCPR certification
- verifiedIshihara's Color Blindness test
Nice to Have
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Hemodialysis, Vascular Access Cannulation, Urea Kinetic Modeling, Online Clearance Monitoring, Adequacy Monitoring Program, Ultrafiltration, Peritoneal Dialysis, CPR Certification, Infection Control, Continuous Quality Improvement.
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
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In this Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care role, you will initiate and monitor hemodialysis treatments according to prescribed orders; clean and disinfect dialysis machines and treatment areas between patients; collect, label, and prepare laboratory specimens for testing; and assist in training direct patient care staff on appropriate programs.
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To qualify for the Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care position, applicants should have: High School diploma or G.E.D.; CMS-approved state and/or national certification; All appropriate state licensure, education, and training; CPR certification; and Ishihara's Color Blindness test.
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Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care is based in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, 38803, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Fresenius Medical Care has listed this Patient Care Technician - PCT role as on-site.
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Key skills for Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care include Hemodialysis; Vascular Access Cannulation; Urea Kinetic Modeling; Online Clearance Monitoring; Adequacy Monitoring Program; Ultrafiltration; Peritoneal Dialysis; and CPR Certification.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
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Patient Care Technician - PCT at Fresenius Medical Care is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.