Dialysis Care Technician: Patient-Centered Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Lake Charles seeks a dialysis care professional to join the patient-focused team. You will support safe dialysis delivery, monitor patient condition, and participate in education and QA activities under nurse supervision.

The role involves setup and operation of hemodialysis equipment, maintaining a clean environment, and contributing to CQI initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific education regarding dialysis adequacy measures and related programs.
• Ability to evaluate vascular access patency and assist in cannulation, with heparin administration as delegated.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis and document vital signs and treatment details.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and check on their wellbeing after the last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and perform cannulation; administer heparin as delegated.
• Record pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weight, and document vascular access evaluation.
• Initiate dialysis per orders, adjusting QB and QD as prescribed.
• Monitor patient response and intervene as needed during treatment.
• Document discontinuation of treatment and ensure proper venous access status.
• Assess discharge readiness and overall patient condition.

Skills

Patient care

Vascular access evaluation

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Lake Charles seeks a dialysis care professional to join the patient-focused team. You will support safe dialysis delivery, monitor patient condition, and participate in education and QA activities under nurse supervision.

The role involves setup and operation of hemodialysis equipment, maintaining a clean environment, and contributing to CQI initiatives to improve patient outcomes.