Dialysis Care Technician — Patient Experience Champion

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG in Tennessee seeks a dialysis technician to support safe, efficient treatment under RN supervision. You will help set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and document vital signs and treatment parameters.

Responsibilities include educating patients on adequacy measures, evaluating vascular access, initiating dialysis per orders, managing alarms, maintaining a clean environment, and contributing to CQI initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care in a healthcare setting preferred.
• CPR certification encouraged and maintained.
• Familiarity with documentation and vital signs recording.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education on adequacy measures and dialysis education for patients.
• Welcome patients, assess wellbeing, and evaluate vascular access for patency.
• Perform cannulation and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Initiate dialysis per orders, monitor QB and QD, and manage intradialytic problems.
• Record vital signs, weight, and dialysis parameters; document treatment sheets accurately.
• Report changes to the RN or supervisor and conduct routine safety checks.
• Prepare lab specimens, ensure cleanliness, and support infection control.
• Assist with transitions in care and ensure patient understanding of treatment options.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Dialysis procedures

CPR certification

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care AG in Tennessee seeks a dialysis technician to support safe, efficient treatment under RN supervision. You will help set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and document vital signs and treatment parameters.

Responsibilities include educating patients on adequacy measures, evaluating vascular access, initiating dialysis per orders, managing alarms, maintaining a clean environment, and contributing to CQI initiatives to improve patient outcomes.