JERSEY CITY, NJPosted 17 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Fresenius Medical Care

• Job overview

  The Patient Care Technician (PCT) - CCHT Float role at Fresenius Medical Care involves providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under nurse supervision, ensuring patient care quality and safety.

• Responsibilities and impact

  Responsibilities include setting up and operating hemodialysis machines, monitoring patient vital signs and responses, performing vascular access evaluation and cannulation, documenting treatment data, assisting in patient education, infection control, and transitional care coordination.

• Compensation and benefits

  The job offers competitive pay, no Sunday shifts, occasional Saturdays, tuition reimbursement, and a PCT to RN education program.

• Experience and skills

  Requires recent dialysis technician experience or CCHT certification, high school diploma or GED, state or national certification per CMS, and CPR certification; patient care experience preferred.

• Career development

  Opportunities include tuition reimbursement and a PCT to RN education program supporting career advancement within the company.

• Work environment and culture

  The work environment is a healthcare facility with moderate noise, air temperature control, exposure to infectious materials, and a culture committed to quality enhancement and patient satisfaction.

• Company information

  Fresenius Medical Care is a healthcare company specializing in dialysis treatment and patient care, adhering to regulatory standards and quality improvement programs.

• Team overview

  The role functions as part of a dialysis healthcare team under the direct supervision of licensed nurses, collaborating with staff and physicians.

• Job location and travel

  The position requires travel between assigned facilities and community locations, with possible regional and corporate meeting attendance.

• Unique job features

  The job involves specialized dialysis treatment procedures, infection control participation, transitional care unit coordination, and use of specific dialysis technologies and safety protocols.

Company overview

Fresenius Medical Care is a global leader in providing products and services for individuals with chronic kidney failure. The company operates dialysis clinics, manufactures dialysis machines and related products, and offers clinical services. They generate revenue through patient care services, product sales, and management of dialysis centers. Founded in 1996, Fresenius Medical Care has a significant presence in over 120 countries and is known for its commitment to innovation and improving patient outcomes.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize recent dialysis technician experience and CCHT certification, highlighting your ability to operate hemodialysis machines and perform vascular access cannulation under nurse supervision.

• Focus on showcasing skills in patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering treatments, and documenting treatment parameters accurately as outlined in the job description.

• Apply through Fresenius Medical Care's corporate careers site and LinkedIn, and consider other healthcare job boards where this position might be posted to increase your chances of visibility.

• Connect with current Fresenius Medical Care dialysis team members or recruiters on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent posts about patient care improvements or asking about the PCT to RN education program.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'hemodialysis,' 'vascular access,' 'CCHT,' 'patient care technician,' 'dialysis treatment,' and 'infection control' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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