Dialysis Care Technician – Patient-Focused Therapy

Freseniusmedicalcare; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis professional to join the patient care team in a role focusing on safe and effective dialysis treatment. The incumbent will assist with machine setup, monitoring, and strict adherence to facility policies.

Responsibilities include evaluating vascular access, administering heparin as allowed by state law, recording vital signs, and communicating changes in patient condition to supervising staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• CMS/state certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer 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.
• Record vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Dialysis training

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis professional to join the patient care team in a role focusing on safe and effective dialysis treatment. The incumbent will assist with machine setup, monitoring, and strict adherence to facility policies.

Responsibilities include evaluating vascular access, administering heparin as allowed by state law, recording vital signs, and communicating changes in patient condition to supervising staff.