Dialysis Care Technician - Patient-Focused & Hands-On

Fresenius Medical Care; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Possible performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Decatur, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will assist with setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures, vascular access evaluation, vital signs collection, documentation, and adherence to CQI and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; CMS-approved state/national certification within required state or CMS timeline.
• Experience in patient care in hospital or related facility preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educating patients on adequacy measures and dialysis concepts.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and cannulation; administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters; document in Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Initiate and monitor dialysis treatment per orders; manage alarms and safety checks.
• Observe patient status, perform interventions as needed and report to RN or supervisor.
• Maintain infection control practices and environmental cleanliness.
• Assist in transitional care duties and patient education on home dialysis options.
• Ensure proper data entry into clinical applications and prepare lab specimens.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

CMS-approved state/national certification

State licensure (if required)

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Decatur, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will assist with setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include patient education on adequacy measures, vascular access evaluation, vital signs collection, documentation, and adherence to CQI and infection control practices.