Dialysis Care Specialist – Precision Patient Therapy

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Diamondhead (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG in Diamondhead, MS is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean work environment in alignment with CQI activities.

You will assist in patient education on adequacy measures, monitor patient responses to dialysis, document treatments, and participate in process improvements to enhance patient outcomes

Responsibilities

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific education regarding adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease processes.
• Welcome assigned patients and assess wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and cannulation; administer heparin as delegated.
• Record vitals, weight and pre/post dialysis evaluation; document.
• Initiate dialysis per orders (QB, QD) and monitor response.
• Handle intradialytic problems; provide interventions as directed.
• Discontinue dialysis following procedures; assess patient before venous access termination.
• Obtain hemostasis and apply dressings; discharge patient.
• Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for UF goals, treatment time, and UF modeling.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care AG in Diamondhead, MS is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean work environment in alignment with CQI activities.

You will assist in patient education on adequacy measures, monitor patient responses to dialysis, document treatments, and participate in process improvements to enhance patient outcomes