Dialysis Care Technician - Patient-Focused Hemodialysis

Fresenius Medical Care; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States seeks a dialysis health care team member to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under nurse supervision. This role covers setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, maintenance of a clean, safe environment, and participation in QEP and CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, assessing vascular access, cannulation, heparin administration as allowed, and recording vital signs before/during/after

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in providing patient education regarding adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform cannulation; administer heparin as delegated.
• Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; evaluate vascular access pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis according to orders, including QB and QD.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis therapy and document pre reinfusion vitals.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States seeks a dialysis health care team member to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under nurse supervision. This role covers setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, maintenance of a clean, safe environment, and participation in QEP and CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, assessing vascular access, cannulation, heparin administration as allowed, and recording vital signs before/during/after