Dialysis Care Technician: Safe Treatments & Education

Fresenius Medical Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Charlotte, NC seeks a dialysis patient care technician to set up and operate hemodialysis machines under RN supervision. You will monitor patient status, record vitals, and ensure safety and cleanliness according to policy.

Responsibilities include vascular access assessment, treatment initiation and discontinuation, accurate documentation, and participation in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in providing patient-specific education on adequacy measures.

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 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 and dialysate flow.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion and document all relevant functions for discontinuation of treatment.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to procedure and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access.
• Record Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification and ensure accurate documentation of patient treatment.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Charlotte, NC seeks a dialysis patient care technician to set up and operate hemodialysis machines under RN supervision. You will monitor patient status, record vitals, and ensure safety and cleanliness according to policy.

Responsibilities include vascular access assessment, treatment initiation and discontinuation, accurate documentation, and participation in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.