Dialysis Care Technician: Patient Therapy & Education

Fresenius Medical Care; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Potential for performance-based bonus

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Mashpee, MA seeks a patient care role within the dialysis health care team. Under RN supervision, you will assist in setting up and operating hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include patient education, cannulation, treatment initiation, monitoring, and meticulous documentation of treatment data. Role emphasizes adherence to CMS and company policies, CQI participation, and support for transitional care and infection

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required; CMS licensing requirements must be met.
• CPR certification required; prior patient care experience preferred.
• Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient education on dialysis adequacy measures and programs (OLC, AMP, UKM).
• Assist with monitoring and evaluating vascular access patency and cannulation.
• Initiate dialysis treatment per orders, monitor patient response, and document vital signs and treatment parameters.
• Record and document dialysis treatment data, and communicate changes to the RN or supervisor.
• Perform safety checks on machines and alarms; ensure proper disinfection and infection control practices.
• Assist in patient discharge planning and transition to post-dialysis care; support transitional care unit activities.

Skills

CPR certification

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

CMS licensure requirements

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Mashpee, MA seeks a patient care role within the dialysis health care team. Under RN supervision, you will assist in setting up and operating hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include patient education, cannulation, treatment initiation, monitoring, and meticulous documentation of treatment data. Role emphasizes adherence to CMS and company policies, CQI participation, and support for transitional care and infection