Dialysis Care Technician: Compassionate Patient Support

Freseniusmedicalcare; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Gallatin, TN seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our dialysis team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist with the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and help maintain a safe, clean working environment.

The role emphasizes patient education, vitals monitoring, vascular access checks, and accurate documentation per policy. Travel between facilities may be required; lifting and ambulation support may be involved.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Experience or training in dialysis care preferred.
• Ability to follow orders and document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate dialysis machines and monitor patients.
• Evaluate and document vital signs and weight before and after treatment.
• Assist in cannulation and administration of heparin as delegated.
• Ensure safety alarms are active and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Record treatments and communicate changes to supervising RN.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Dialysis procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Gallatin, TN seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our dialysis team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist with the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and help maintain a safe, clean working environment.

The role emphasizes patient education, vitals monitoring, vascular access checks, and accurate documentation per policy. Travel between facilities may be required; lifting and ambulation support may be involved.