Dialysis Care Technician: Patient-Focused Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Louisiana seeks a dialysis technician to support safe, effective dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patients, record vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.

Training provided; must meet CMS/state licensing requirements. The role includes infection control, CQI participation, and transition of care duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CMS/state licensure/certification within required state or CMS timeline.
• CPR certification preferred; prior patient care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and assess wellbeing at each treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access and assist cannulation; administer heparin as allowed.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters.
• Initiate and monitor dialysis according to orders and alarms.
• Maintain infection control and environmental cleanliness.
• Participate in CQI and documentation of treatment data.
• Assist Transitional Care Unit activities and patient education.
• Prepare lab specimens and collect samples as required.

Skills

Dialysis machine operation

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Infection control practices

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS/state licensure requirements

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Safety alarm monitoring

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Louisiana seeks a dialysis technician to support safe, effective dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patients, record vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.

Training provided; must meet CMS/state licensing requirements. The role includes infection control, CQI participation, and transition of care duties.