• Location: 133 Brimball Avenue, Unit E, Beverly, MA 01915
• Clinic is opened MWF 5:30 - 19:30, TTS 5:30 - 18:00
• 2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
• NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
• Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
• No prior healthcare experience required, on the job paid training to become nationally certified, upon certification receive a pay increase & promotion
• 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator
• 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America
• Flexible work Schedule and Overtime Potential
• Seasoned Staff and Scheduled Team Appreciation Events
• Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year

About this role: As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic. 

How you grow or advance: Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT. Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful. We will provide robust training and support as you kick off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a leadership role.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters strike, and financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the nephrology healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. 

•    Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
•    Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
•    Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation.
•    Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
•    Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
•    Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
•    Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor.
•    Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
•    Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.
•    Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
•    Assists other healthcare members in providing patient education.
•    Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
 

EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
•    High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
•    Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable.
•    Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required).
•    Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.  Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. We will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
•    Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, business unit and corporate meetings may be required.
•    The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
•    The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional basis lift up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a 2-person assist program and "material assist” devices for the heavier items.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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

• Location:  110 Mount Wayte Ave, Framingham, MA
• Monday through Friday Only, DAY SHIFT
• 2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
• NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
• Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
• No prior healthcare experience required
• 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America
• Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories
• Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Entry level position working in the home therapies setting under the oversight of the HTRN to assist in coordinating patient appointments and ensuring an outstanding patient experience. Will serve as the point of contact as it relates to the patient’s appointment from check in to departure including supporting the Patient Care Teams’ needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with administrative duties related to the patient’s appointment

• Greets new and existing patients and notifies Patient Care Team of their arrival.
• Schedules appointments and places appointment reminder calls; including scheduling appointments for access placement and removal.
• Answers home therapy program calls and follows up on voice mails with the applicable care team member. 
• Coordinates transportation assistance as needed.
• Prepares room/ space for patient arrival: Ensuring space is clean and meets FMCNA Infection Control standards.
• Places supply orders and follows up on any patient related orders with customer service, as needed.
• Prepares needed items for each patient including education materials and lab supplies. Tracks extension set changes, vaccine due dates and hospitalizations.
• Tracks transplant referral and any follow up needed.
• Ensures patients’ records are available for review.
• Assists with other administrative duties as assigned.

Assists HT RN with the following during patient appointments:

• Assists patients as needed to and from the waiting area.
• Obtains height, weight and vital signs. 
• Performs venipunctures for laboratory testing ONLY.
• Processes laboratory samples.
• Follows up on referrals and additional appointments needed from patient appointment.
• Documents patient information as applicable.

Responsible for record and supply room maintenance including but not limited to the following:

• Files and uploads records.
• Stores documents.
• Tracks transfer set changes, Kt/Vs, CIA, POC home visits, vaccines, hospitalizations, infections and monthly education.
• Tracks MD and employee certifications, licensures and annual skills.
• Medical record retention checklist.
• Transplantation-lab collecting and tracking.
• Checks for expired medications, lab tubes and supplies.
• Counting and ordering nonprescription supplies.
• Assists in ordering supplies including medication

In addition:

• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Keeps assigned areas cleaned and stocked for future patient appointments.
• Assures confidentiality of patient information and medical records.
• Participates as part of Care Team Hub in addition to other assigned duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of being in front of a computer as well as phone work.
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
• Maybe exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
• The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may 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. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist” devices for the heavier items
• May be required to travel to assist in other local Home facilities in the region.

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required
• CPR certified

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 0 to 6 months experience preferred
• Entry level position with strong interest in working in a health care setting.
• Prior experience in a physician office or hospital preferred.

·Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.

·Proficient in MS Office Suite preferred.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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