Dialysis Care Technician: Hands-On Patient Therapy & Education

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Lower Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in New Jersey is seeking a dialysis patient care professional to support safe, effective dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will help with setup, monitoring, and documentation across treatment sessions, ensuring a clean, safe environment and adherence to CQI programs.

The role emphasizes patient education, vascular access evaluation, heparin administration as allowed, and accurate data entry. Travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process.
• Evaluate vascular access, cannulate, and administer heparin as allowed by state law.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment data; monitor patient response to dialysis.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis per orders; manage UF goals and modeling.
• Maintain safety alarms and respond to intradialytic issues; document findings.
• Assist with infection control, CQI activities, and staff training as directed.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care experience

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in New Jersey is seeking a dialysis patient care professional to support safe, effective dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will help with setup, monitoring, and documentation across treatment sessions, ensuring a clean, safe environment and adherence to CQI programs.

The role emphasizes patient education, vascular access evaluation, heparin administration as allowed, and accurate data entry. Travel between facilities may be required.