Dialysis Care Technician - Patient-Focused Treatment

Fresenius Medical Care; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Cicero, IL seeks an experienced dialysis support professional to assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. You will contribute to a safe, clean treatment environment and participate in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

The role involves patient education, vital signs monitoring, and collaboration with licensed nursing staff to ensure high-quality dialysis therapy per regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care in dialysis setting.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and weight.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education about adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM).
• Welcome patients and check wellbeing between treatments.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and assist cannulation.
• Initiate dialysis according to prescribed orders and monitor QB/QD.
• Record vitals, treatment data, and document changes.
• Ensure safety alarms are enabled and equipment is functioning.
• Prepare labs and samples as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment environment.
• Participate in CQI activities and quality improvements.

Skills

Patient care

Vascular access evaluation

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control practices

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Cicero, IL seeks an experienced dialysis support professional to assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. You will contribute to a safe, clean treatment environment and participate in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

The role involves patient education, vital signs monitoring, and collaboration with licensed nursing staff to ensure high-quality dialysis therapy per regulatory standards.