Dialysis Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dedicated dialysis patient care technician to join the team in Peoria, AZ. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and monitor patients under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include vascular access evaluation, vital signs collection, and adherence to safety protocols. The role emphasizes patient education on procedure adequacy, infection control, and documentation of treatments, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• 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.
• Commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and cannulation; administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Record vital signs and weight; evaluate pre-treatment vascular access.
• Initiate dialysis per prescribed orders (QB, QD).
• Monitor patient response to dialysis therapy and document changes.
• Discontinue dialysis per procedures and document patient status.
• Maintain infection control and clean/disinfect equipment and environment.
• Assist in training direct care staff under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Dialysis procedures

Safety protocols

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dedicated dialysis patient care technician to join the team in Peoria, AZ. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and monitor patients under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include vascular access evaluation, vital signs collection, and adherence to safety protocols. The role emphasizes patient education on procedure adequacy, infection control, and documentation of treatments, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement