Acute Dialysis Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Metairie, LA, seeks a patient care technician to join the acute care dialysis team. Under the supervision of an FMCNA RN, you will assist in delivering safe dialysis, monitor patient status, record vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.

The role supports QEP/QAI initiatives, participates in process improvement, and requires a high school diploma and a PCT certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or its equivalent.
• Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by CMS.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of the FMCNA RN for assigned patients in the acute setting and maintains a safe, clean environment.
• Promotes meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).
• Sets up and primes equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed by the Fresenius Nurse.
• Welcomes patients and assesses well-being; reports observations to the FMCNA RN.
• Evaluates vascular access patency and reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
• Obtains pre/post-treatment vital signs and weight; reports irregularities to FMCNA RN.
• Performs vascular access cannulation and reports difficulties as directed by FMCNA RN.
• Calculates and enters dialysis machine programming for UF goals, treatment time, Na modeling, and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Ensures safety alarms are enabled including NVL 160.
• Records vitals and treatment parameters on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with ID.
• Initiates renal replacement treatment per orders with QB/QD settings or PD as prescribed.
• Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to the lab per facility policy.
• Evaluates intradialytic issues and provides physician-ordered interventions under FMCNA RN supervision.
• Discontinues dialysis treatment per procedures and evaluates before discharge.
• Performs Pre/Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vitals with ID.
• Other duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma

PCT national certification or state specific certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Metairie, LA, seeks a patient care technician to join the acute care dialysis team. Under the supervision of an FMCNA RN, you will assist in delivering safe dialysis, monitor patient status, record vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.

The role supports QEP/QAI initiatives, participates in process improvement, and requires a high school diploma and a PCT certification.