Dialysis Care Technician: Patient-Focused Therapy

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

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Gardendale, AL is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join a comprehensive care team. You will support safe dialysis delivery, monitor patients, and document treatments while maintaining strict infection control practices.

Responsibilities include vascular access evaluation, cannulation assistance, vital signs collection, and participation in CQI activities. On-site, full-time role with focus on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in patient education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM).
• Explain disease process and access care to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and check wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and assist cannulation per order.
• Record vitals, weight, and pre-treatment assessments.
• Initiate dialysis per orders: QB and QD.
• Monitor response to therapy and manage intradialytic issues.
• Document treatment data accurately on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Apply appropriate dressings and maintain safety alarms.
• Contribute to CQI activities and infection control practices.
• Assist in staff training and transitional care activities.

Skills

Vital signs

Cannulation

Heparin administration

Dialysis setup

Patient education

Infection control

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Gardendale, AL is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join a comprehensive care team. You will support safe dialysis delivery, monitor patients, and document treatments while maintaining strict infection control practices.

Responsibilities include vascular access evaluation, cannulation assistance, vital signs collection, and participation in CQI activities. On-site, full-time role with focus on patient safety and quality care.