Dialysis Care Technician - Patient-Focused Treatment

Fresenius Medical Care; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a dedicated dialysis technician to join our patient care team. You will help set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patient vitals, and ensure a clean, safe treatment environment under RN supervision.

Duties include data entry, vascular access checks, and contributing to CQI activities. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CMS/CMS-approved licensure as applicable, with CPR certification per policy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• State or CMS licensure/certification requirements must be met.
• CPR certification preferred or required per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines for patients as directed.
• Monitor and document patient vitals, weight, and treatment parameters.
• Assess vascular access and monitor for patency during treatment.
• Administer heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Record data accurately on treatment sheets and communicate changes to the RN.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and infection-controlled treatment environment.
• Assist in education and training of staff and patients as needed.
• Support CQI activities and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Dialysis machine operation

Safety compliance

Infection control

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a dedicated dialysis technician to join our patient care team. You will help set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patient vitals, and ensure a clean, safe treatment environment under RN supervision.

Duties include data entry, vascular access checks, and contributing to CQI activities. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CMS/CMS-approved licensure as applicable, with CPR certification per policy.