Acute Inpatient Dialysis Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking an attentive Patient Care Technician to join the hemodialysis team in the acute care setting. You will assist with dialysis treatments under the supervision of an FMCNA RN, help maintain a safe environment, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with cannulation, monitoring patients, calculating machine settings, and ensuring accurate documentation of vital signs and treatment parameters.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related healthcare experience.
• Valid PCT national certification or state certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of the FMCNA RN for assigned patients in the acute setting.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment and supports QEP/QAI activities.
• Sets up and primes equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed by the Fresenius Nurse.
• Welcomes patients and communicates patient well-being to the FMCNA RN.
• Evaluates vascular access patency and reports findings to FMCNA RN.
• Collects vitals, weights, and monitors treatment parameters as prescribed.
• Performs cannulation and records intervention details as directed by the RN.
• Calculates dialysis machine settings and ensures safety alarms are active.
• Records vital signs and treatment data accurately on the Treatment Sheet.
• Initiates renal replacement treatment per orders and documents progress.
• Collects, labels, and transports specimens as required.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma

PCT certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking an attentive Patient Care Technician to join the hemodialysis team in the acute care setting. You will assist with dialysis treatments under the supervision of an FMCNA RN, help maintain a safe environment, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with cannulation, monitoring patients, calculating machine settings, and ensuring accurate documentation of vital signs and treatment parameters.