Dialysis Care Technician: Patient-Focused Impact

Freseniusmedicalcare; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join our team in Decatur, Alabama. You will assist with hemodialysis machine setup, monitor vascular access, and manage patient vital signs during treatment.

Responsibilities include documenting treatments, ensuring infection control, and collaborating with nurses to optimize patient care. High school diploma and CPR/LS requirements apply, with program training provided.

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.
• Continued employment is dependent on dialysis training program and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines.
• Assess vascular access and cannulation; administer heparin as delegated.
• Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and patient weight; document.
• Initiate and monitor dialysis per prescribed orders (QB/QD).
• Monitor patient responses; intervene per physician orders when needed.
• Record treatment data; ensure accuracy of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Equipment

Vital Signs Monitoring

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

CMS Certification/State Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join our team in Decatur, Alabama. You will assist with hemodialysis machine setup, monitor vascular access, and manage patient vital signs during treatment.

Responsibilities include documenting treatments, ensuring infection control, and collaborating with nurses to optimize patient care. High school diploma and CPR/LS requirements apply, with program training provided.