Dialysis Care Technician: Patient-Focused Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Belleville, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support safe dialysis therapy under RN supervision. Responsibilities include cannulation, vital signs, UF/ dementia? Manage heparin as allowed, document treatment data, and assist in education on dialysis processes.

The role emphasizes infection control, equipment readiness, and collaboration with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinators to promote quality patient care and ongoing staff training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid PCT national certification or state-specific certification required.
• Continued employment dependent on successful dialysis training program and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educating patients about adequacy measures and treatment processes.
• Monitor vital signs, cannulate vascular access, and manage heparin administration as allowed.
• Initiate and monitor dialysis treatment per prescribed orders and document parameters.
• Maintain infection control practices and prepare/collect lab specimens as needed.
• Document treatment data accurately and communicate changes to the RN/supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

CPR certification

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PCT national/state certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Belleville, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support safe dialysis therapy under RN supervision. Responsibilities include cannulation, vital signs, UF/ dementia? Manage heparin as allowed, document treatment data, and assist in education on dialysis processes.

The role emphasizes infection control, equipment readiness, and collaboration with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinators to promote quality patient care and ongoing staff training.