Dialysis Care Technician - Patient Education & Therapy

Fresenius Medical Care; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in New Lenox, IL seeks a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team, under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help provide safe and effective dialysis therapy and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures (OLC/AMP/UKM) and disease processes, welcoming patients, evaluating vascular access patency, cannulating accesses, and administering heparin as delegated.

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in providing patient education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process.
• Supervised by a licensed nurse to ensure safe dialysis therapy and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, cannulate vascular access, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.

Skills

Vascular access cannulation

Patient education

Heparin administration

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in New Lenox, IL seeks a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team, under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help provide safe and effective dialysis therapy and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures (OLC/AMP/UKM) and disease processes, welcoming patients, evaluating vascular access patency, cannulating accesses, and administering heparin as delegated.