Dialysis Care Technician — Patient-Centered Support

Fresenius Medical Care; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team in a hospital/hospital-like setting. You will operate hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and document all treatment data under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures, vascular access evaluation, and adherence to infection control policies. High school diploma or GED and CMS certification are required; hospital environment experience

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must meet CMS certification requirements within state CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific education regarding adequacy measures.
• Evaluate vascular access patency, cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or state law.
• Obtain pre/post treatment vital signs and weight; evaluate vascular access pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis per orders, monitor QB/QD and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis and document treatment data accurately.
• Record and verify Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and progress notes; report significant changes to the nurse.
• Maintain infection control practices and ensure safe, clean environment.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team in a hospital/hospital-like setting. You will operate hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and document all treatment data under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures, vascular access evaluation, and adherence to infection control policies. High school diploma or GED and CMS certification are required; hospital environment experience