Patient Care Technician, PCT

Fresenius Medical Care

Patient Care Technician delivering supervised hemodialysis treatments for Fresenius Medical Care, a global kidney-care provider. Operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patients, documenting treatment, and supporting transitional and home dialysis education.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including operating hemodialysis machines and monitoring patient wellbeing. Committed to patient education and quality improvement in dialysis care.

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Dialysis Therapy AdministrationHemodialysis Machine OperationPatient Care ExperienceCMS Certification RequirementsCPR Certification

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Hard Skills

Dialysis Machine ProgrammingVital Signs MonitoringLaboratory Test PreparationTreatment Record MaintenanceInfection Control Practices

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCustomer Service CommitmentTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Dialysis MachinesPatient Care Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CMS-Approved CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Transitional Dialysis CareInfection ControlQuality ImprovementPatient Wellbeing Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Set up and operate hemodialysis machines
Welcome patients and assess wellbeing, vascular access, vital signs, weight, and treatment response
Initiate, monitor, document, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders
Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling
Report significant patient information or condition changes to the registered nurse or supervisor
Obtain laboratory tests, prepare specimens, and maintain accurate treatment records
Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas
Participate in continuous quality improvement and infection control activities
Support patient education, transitional dialysis care, home dialysis education, and modality transitions
Assist with staff training under nurse supervision
Coordinate supplies and inventory for the transitional care unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required
Continued employment depends on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
Continued employment depends on successful completion of CPR certification
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
Demonstrated commitment to organizational culture, values, and customer service standards
Must take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment
Ability to provide direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and bend over
Ability to lift and lower solutions up to 30 lbs. frequently and up to 40 lbs. occasionally
Ability to travel between assigned facilities and community locations
Ability to work around infectious and contagious diseases/materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

CPR certification continued employment requirement
Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment
Drug-free workplace