Dialysis Care Technician: Compassionate Patient Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States is seeking a dialysis clinical support professional to assist in the setup, operation, and monitoring of hemodialysis treatments. You will work under a licensed nurse's supervision to ensure safe, effective dialysis therapy and maintain clean facilities.

The role includes patient education on adequacy measures, vascular access evaluation, and meticulous documentation of treatment data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification preferred or required per policy.
• Previous patient care experience in hospital or related facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient education on adequacy measures and dialysis basics.
• Welcome patients and monitor wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access and perform cannulation as delegated; manage heparin per orders.
• Initiate dialysis per prescribed orders; monitor QB/QD and adjust as needed.
• Document vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters; report changes to RN.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS/state certification requirements

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States is seeking a dialysis clinical support professional to assist in the setup, operation, and monitoring of hemodialysis treatments. You will work under a licensed nurse's supervision to ensure safe, effective dialysis therapy and maintain clean facilities.

The role includes patient education on adequacy measures, vascular access evaluation, and meticulous documentation of treatment data.