Dialysis Care Technician: Patient-Focused Dialysis Support

Freseniusmedicalcare; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Indiana is seeking a patient care technician to support dialysis treatments under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will operate hemodialysis machines, monitor patient status, and document treatment parameters with attention to safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and accurate charting, including vital signs, UF goals, and post-treatment notes, while ensuring a clean, compliant environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification may be required per facility policy.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
• Monitor patients during treatment and document vital signs and treatment parameters.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and assist with cannulation as delegated.
• Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment and comply with infection control procedures.
• Record accurate treatment data and communicate changes to supervising RN.

Skills

Dialysis patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Monitors/alarms

Vascular access cannulation

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Indiana is seeking a patient care technician to support dialysis treatments under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will operate hemodialysis machines, monitor patient status, and document treatment parameters with attention to safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and accurate charting, including vital signs, UF goals, and post-treatment notes, while ensuring a clean, compliant environment for patients and staff.