Dialysis Care Tech: Patient-Centered Therapy & Safety

Fresenius Medical Care; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Kansas is seeking a dedicated dialysis professional to operate hemodialysis machines and monitor patient treatments under licensed nurse supervision. The role includes patient assessment, vascular access maintenance, treatment initiation, documentation, and adherence to safety and CQI practices.

Under supervision, you will educate patients, uphold infection control standards, and support transitional care as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMS-approved state/national certification requirements within required state or CMS timeline.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and cannulation; administer heparin as delegated or state law.
• Obtain pre/post-treatment vital signs and weight; evaluate vascular access pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis per orders (QB, QD).
• Monitor response to dialysis therapy and report changes to RN or supervisor.
• Record vital signs and treatment parameters on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with ID.
• Discontinue dialysis per procedures and evaluate patient before termination of venous access.
• Document intervention and patient response; ensure alarms are enabled.
• Prepare lab specimens; collect and label samples per lab specs.
• Infection control: collect information for audits; reinforce infection control education.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Kansas is seeking a dedicated dialysis professional to operate hemodialysis machines and monitor patient treatments under licensed nurse supervision. The role includes patient assessment, vascular access maintenance, treatment initiation, documentation, and adherence to safety and CQI practices.

Under supervision, you will educate patients, uphold infection control standards, and support transitional care as needed.