Dialysis Patient Care Specialist

Fresenius Medical Care; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Florida seeks a dedicated dialysis technician to assist in safe and effective dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patient status, record vital signs, and maintain a clean, safe treatment area.

Collaboration with the care team is essential to support patient education and quality care goals. Responsibilities include vascular access evaluation, treatment initiation, documentation, and participation in CQI activities to

Qualifications

• Provides patient care under supervision and within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient vitals and dialysis-related parameters.
• Maintains safe, clean treatment environment per policy.

Responsibilities

• Education of patients on adequacy measures and disease process (AMP, UKM, OLC).
• Evaluate vascular access, cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated.
• Record vital signs, weight, treatment data; document and report changes to RN.
• Initiate dialysis per orders; manage UF goals and machine parameters.
• Monitor intradialytic events and intervene as directed; document responses.
• Manage post-treatment tasks: reinfusion prep, BP checks, charting, and safeguarding safety alarms.
• Assist in infection control audits and adherence to procedures.
• Assist with Transitional Care Unit activities and patient education on home dialysis options.

Skills

Patient Care

Vascular Access

Dialysis Equipment

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Florida seeks a dedicated dialysis technician to assist in safe and effective dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patient status, record vital signs, and maintain a clean, safe treatment area.

Collaboration with the care team is essential to support patient education and quality care goals. Responsibilities include vascular access evaluation, treatment initiation, documentation, and participation in CQI activities to