Dialysis Care Technician: Transform Patient Outcomes

Fresenius Medical Care; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is recruiting for a dialysis patient care role in Alabama. The position involves assisting in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitoring patients during treatment, and coordinating education on adequacy measures and disease processes.

Responsibilities include vascular access evaluation, cannulation, heparin administration as allowed, vital sign collection, documentation, and adherence to infection control standards within a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

Responsibilities

• Assist in education of patients regarding dialysis adequacy measures and monitoring.
• Welcome patients, assess wellbeing, and document vital signs and weight.
• Evaluate vascular access patency, cannulate, and administer heparin as delegated.
• Initiate dialysis per orders, monitor response, and manage intradialytic issues.
• Record pre/post treatment vitals and UF goals on the treatment sheet.
• Maintain infection control practices and clean equipment between treatments.
• Assist in transitioning patients through care units and coordinating care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Vascular access cannulation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS/state certification requirements

CPR certification

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is recruiting for a dialysis patient care role in Alabama. The position involves assisting in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitoring patients during treatment, and coordinating education on adequacy measures and disease processes.

Responsibilities include vascular access evaluation, cannulation, heparin administration as allowed, vital sign collection, documentation, and adherence to infection control standards within a team-based environment.