Clinical and Patient Services
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Address: 1061 Husbands Rd, Paducah, KY 42003, United States of America
Job ID: R0174845
Clinical and Patient Services
Address: 1061 Husbands Rd, Paducah, KY 42003, United States of America
Job ID: R0174845
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Fresenius Medical Care support and collaborate with RNs to provide dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. This involves prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic at 4am for first shift. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis.
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective home dialysis therapy and training for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse under organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Assists in the setup of home dialysis equipment and the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment within the home therapy program. Supports the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction, and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization's Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
All duties and responsibilities of the PCT I HT are to be performed under the direct supervision of the Home Therapies registered nurse (HT RN), in compliance with and as permissible per state laws, regulations, and policies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Home Assist):
Home Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.
be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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