Dialysis Care Technician - Patient-Focused Hemodialysis

Fresenius Medical Care; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the onsite Santa Fe team. The PCT will assist in safe dialysis therapy under RN supervision, perform machine setup, monitor patients, record vital signs, and support infection control and CQI initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient education, treatment documentation, and collaboration with the nursing staff to ensure quality care and timely treatment delivery in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; CMS-approved state/national certification as applicable.
• CPR certification and licensure/training as required by state CMS timeline.
• Previous patient care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and monitor dialysis treatment per physician orders (QB/QD).
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and enforce infection control procedures.
• Assist RN in patient education and quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare lab requisitions, collect specimens, and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Vascular access cannulation

Vital signs monitoring

Dialysis treatment delivery

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS certification/licensure

Tools

SDS system

Hemodialysis machines

Clinical application data entry

Job description

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the onsite Santa Fe team. The PCT will assist in safe dialysis therapy under RN supervision, perform machine setup, monitor patients, record vital signs, and support infection control and CQI initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient education, treatment documentation, and collaboration with the nursing staff to ensure quality care and timely treatment delivery in a busy clinic setting.