Dialysis Patient Care Specialist

Freseniusmedicalcare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a dialysis care professional to support the health care team in safe, effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

You will evaluate vascular access, document vitals, and respond to intradialytic issues, while ensuring compliance with policies and CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assist setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
• Monitor vital signs and weight; document treatment parameters.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and cannulation.
• Respond to intradialytic problems and intervene as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment environment and contribute to CQI.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and assess wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access, cannulate, and administer heparin as delegated.
• Record pre/post treatment vitals and weight; document treatment details.
• Initiate/terminate dialysis per orders and monitor patient response.
• Disinfect equipment and environment; ensure safety alarms are active.
• Report patient changes to the RN or supervisor and participate in CQI activities.

Skills

Vascular access assessment

Dialysis treatment administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Documentation & record-keeping

Safety compliance

CQI participation

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a dialysis care professional to support the health care team in safe, effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

You will evaluate vascular access, document vitals, and respond to intradialytic issues, while ensuring compliance with policies and CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.