Dialysis Care Technician: Hands-On Patient Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Melbourne, FL is seeking a dialysis technician to join the health care team under RN supervision. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patient status, record treatment data, and uphold infection control and safety policies during each session.

Responsibilities include pre/post treatment vital signs, documentation, and contributing to CQI activities while supporting a compassionate patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including QB and QD.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions to terminate treatment.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access.
• Record and document treatment data and ensure accuracy of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Observe patient and machine safety checks; report unusual findings to RN or supervisor.
• Assist in training of applicable direct patient care staff under supervision of a nurse.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment and surrounding area between treatments.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Dialysis therapy

Infection control

Documentation

Safety procedures

Team training

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS/state licensure requirements

State licensure/training requirements

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Melbourne, FL is seeking a dialysis technician to join the health care team under RN supervision. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patient status, record treatment data, and uphold infection control and safety policies during each session.

Responsibilities include pre/post treatment vital signs, documentation, and contributing to CQI activities while supporting a compassionate patient-focused environment.