Dialysis Patient Care Specialist

Freseniusmedicalcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Reno, NV is seeking a dialysis Clinical Technician to support safe dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will assist with machine setup, monitor patient status, and help maintain a clean, safe environment during treatments.

Responsibilities include evaluating vascular access, recording vital signs, and assisting in patient education on adequacy measures. The role requires teamwork and strict adherence to CQI activities and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Assist patient-specific education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM)
• Monitor vital signs and weight; assess patient wellbeing during/after treatment
• Evaluate vascular access patency and respond to intradialytic issues

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and check wellbeing since last treatment
• Initiate dialysis per orders, monitor QB and QD
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment details accurately
• Perform vascular access cannulation and heparin administration as allowed
• Discontinue treatment per procedures and assess patient prior to discharge
• Ensure safety alarms and NVL are active and document findings
• Clean and disinfect dialysis equipment and surrounding area between treatments
• Train staff under RN supervision

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Vascular access evaluation

Dialysis machine operation

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Reno, NV is seeking a dialysis Clinical Technician to support safe dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will assist with machine setup, monitor patient status, and help maintain a clean, safe environment during treatments.

Responsibilities include evaluating vascular access, recording vital signs, and assisting in patient education on adequacy measures. The role requires teamwork and strict adherence to CQI activities and facility policies.