Dialysis Care Technician: Patient-Focused Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Scottsboro, AL seeks a dialysis team member to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under supervision. You will assist in machine setup, patient care, and adherence to quality programs while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

The role involves performing cannulation, monitoring patient response, and documenting vital signs and treatments as part of a care-focused team committed to CQI and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
• Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Perform and record Pre and

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Scottsboro, AL seeks a dialysis team member to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under supervision. You will assist in machine setup, patient care, and adherence to quality programs while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

The role involves performing cannulation, monitoring patient response, and documenting vital signs and treatments as part of a care-focused team committed to CQI and patient satisfaction.