PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Tampa, FL · On-site
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Tampa, FL · On-site
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Dunedin, FL · On-site
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Dunedin, FL · On-site
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Tampa, FL · On-site
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Tampa, FL · On-site
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$15.25 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$15.25 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Dunedin, FL · On-site
$15 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Dunedin, FL · On-site
$15 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$15.25 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$15.25 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Tampa, FL · On-site
$16 - $21.75/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Tampa, FL · On-site
$16 - $21.75/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Dunedin, FL · On-site
$15 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Dunedin, FL · On-site
$15 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
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Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$15.25 - $20.50/hr
Preferred - CNA/PCT Preferred Experience: * 6 months - Psychology based experience Come join our wonderful team! This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ...
Mental Health Technician Prime Pool
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$15.25 - $20.50/hr
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Nurse Intern/RN Nursing Student - Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$13.75 - $18/hr
Click to Watch This Video: "Day in the Life of a PCT/Nursing Support/Nurse Intern at BayCare" Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Nurse Intern/RN Nursing Student - Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$13.75 - $18/hr
Click to Watch This Video: "Day in the Life of a PCT/Nursing Support/Nurse Intern at BayCare" Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Nurse Intern/RN Nursing Student - Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$13.75 - $18/hr
Click to Watch This Video: "Day in the Life of a PCT/Nursing Support/Nurse Intern at BayCare" Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Nurse Intern/RN Nursing Student - Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$13.75 - $18/hr
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Patient Care Tech - ED Hold
Tampa, FL · On-site
Hospital PCT/CNA experience preferred. * Nursing students: currently enrolled in a Nursing program (ASN or BSN) and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing (must submit unofficial transcript with ...
Patient Care Tech - ED Hold
Tampa, FL · On-site
Hospital PCT/CNA experience preferred. * Nursing students: currently enrolled in a Nursing program (ASN or BSN) and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing (must submit unofficial transcript with ...
OR Care Technician I
Lutz, FL · On-site
... PCT, LPN, EMT, MA, or CNA Specific Skills: * Interpersonal skills Benefits: BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and ...
OR Care Technician I
Lutz, FL · On-site
... PCT, LPN, EMT, MA, or CNA Specific Skills: * Interpersonal skills Benefits: BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and ...
Home Health Aide/CNA
Tampa, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Proven working experience as HHA, CNA, PCT, Nursing Assistant, Caregiver * Ability to monitor vital signs * Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards * Proficiency in English ...
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Home Health Aide/CNA
Tampa, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Proven working experience as HHA, CNA, PCT, Nursing Assistant, Caregiver * Ability to monitor vital signs * Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards * Proficiency in English ...
Home Health Aide/CNA
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Proven working experience as HHA, CNA, PCT, Nursing Assistant, Caregiver * Ability to monitor vital signs * Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards * Proficiency in English ...
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Home Health Aide/CNA
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Proven working experience as HHA, CNA, PCT, Nursing Assistant, Caregiver * Ability to monitor vital signs * Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards * Proficiency in English ...
Pct information
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What is a PCT?
A patient care technician (PCT) is a trained member of a health care team working alongside doctors and nurses to assist and care for a patient in a medical setting. They provide support services to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities and clinics. While specific duties will vary by patient and facility, a PCT may take patient vitals, draw blood, and tend to the needs of a patient in a medical setting with bathing, feeding, and supplies. Many PCT duties coincide with certified nursing assistant duties, with the addition of phlebotomy and the use of some medical devices.
What kind of job is a PCT?
What are some typical challenges PCTs face when working in a hospital setting, and how can they prepare for them?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PCT, and why are they important?
What is the difference between Pct vs Medical Assistant?
| Aspect | Pct (Patient Care Technician) | Medical Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | CPCT or similar patient care certifications | Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities | Doctors' offices, clinics, outpatient settings |
| Job Duties | Basic patient care, vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection | Clinical tasks, patient prep, administrative duties |
| Industry Usage | Healthcare facilities focusing on patient care | Primary care clinics, outpatient centers |
While both Pct and Medical Assistants work in healthcare settings and perform patient-related tasks, Pcts primarily focus on direct patient care and vital signs, often in hospitals. Medical Assistants have a broader role that includes clinical and administrative duties, mainly in outpatient clinics. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Job description
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization 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 Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:
- Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
- Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
- Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
- Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
- Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
- Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
- Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
- Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
- Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
- Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
- Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
- Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
- Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
- Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
- Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
- Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
- Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
Staff Related
- Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
Education/Communication:
- Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
- Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
- Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
- Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
- Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
RECORD KEEPING:
- Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
- Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
- Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
- Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
- Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
- Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
INFECTION CONTROL:
- Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
- Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
- Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
- Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
- Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
- Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
- Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
- Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
- Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
- Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
- Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
- Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
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.
- 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 health care 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 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.
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
- 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 (if any) required.
- Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
- Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors
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We are a Team of more than 70,000 with one guiding Principle Patients First. This promise starts with providing the most comprehensive care for people living with Chronic Kidney Disease and extends to Innovative Solutions that are redefining Healthcare and setting the industry standard. From evolving home Dialysis and Patient education programs to improving patient care to providing World Class Research and Data driven insights. Our vertically integrated network tirelessly seeks new ways to improve the quality of our Patients' lives. We believe each of us can make an impact and together we can change an industry. Our Mission is to Provide Superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day, setting the standard by which others in the Healthcare Industry are judged. And none of us does it alone. We bring together the brightest minds in kidney care to Dream, Research, and Innovate.
Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Waltham, MA, US
Year founded
1996