Dialysis Patient Care Specialist

Fresenius Medical Care; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the health care team under RN supervision. You will assist in safe and effective dialysis therapy, operate hemodialysis machines, and help maintain a clean, compliant treatment area.

The role includes patient education on adequacy measures, monitoring vital signs, cannulation under supervision, and documentation of treatment data. Travel and on-call expectations may apply per facility policy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• CMS/state certification requirements within required timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient education on adequacy measures relevant to dialysis.
• Welcome patients and check wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and assist in cannulation under supervision.
• Initiate dialysis per orders including QB and QD.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis therapy and document findings.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment data accurately.
• Perform machine safety checks and ensure alarms are enabled.
• Prepare patient charts, labs, and samples as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean, and efficient treatment areas.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Vascular access

Dialysis equipment

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the health care team under RN supervision. You will assist in safe and effective dialysis therapy, operate hemodialysis machines, and help maintain a clean, compliant treatment area.

The role includes patient education on adequacy measures, monitoring vital signs, cannulation under supervision, and documentation of treatment data. Travel and on-call expectations may apply per facility policy.