Patient Care Specialist

1 week ago


Independence, Missouri, United States FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER Full time
Patient Care Technician Job Description

Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking a skilled Patient Care Technician to join our team. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines
  • Support the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment
  • Provide patient education and support
  • Conduct vital sign measurements and record patient data
  • Assist with laboratory testing and specimen preparation
  • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
  • Support infection control practices and protocols
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
  • Successful completion of the organization's dialysis training program and CPR certification
Work Environment:

The Patient Care Technician will work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, interacting with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.

Physical Demands:

The Patient Care Technician will be required to lift and move patients, as well as push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to stand for prolonged periods and bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet.

Education and Licenses:

The Patient Care Technician must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.

EO/AA Employer:

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.



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