Dialysis Care Technician: Patient-Focused Role

Fresenius Medical Care; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Norwalk, CA seeks an experienced dialysis care technician to join the unit under RN supervision. You will set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patients, document treatments, and maintain a safe, clean environment in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.

The role involves patient education, vascular access evaluation, vital signs collection, and adherence to infection control standards to support quality care outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.

Responsibilities

• Education: assist patient education on dialysis adequacy measures and related programs.
• Treatment: evaluate vascular access, initiate dialysis per orders, monitor patient response and vital signs.
• Record keeping: document treatment data and complete Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets.
• Infection control: follow infection control practices and audits.

Skills

Patient care

Dialysis treatment

Vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

CMS state/national certification requirements

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Norwalk, CA seeks an experienced dialysis care technician to join the unit under RN supervision. You will set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patients, document treatments, and maintain a safe, clean environment in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.

The role involves patient education, vascular access evaluation, vital signs collection, and adherence to infection control standards to support quality care outcomes.