Dialysis Patient Care Tech: Impactful Team Role

Fresenius Medical Care; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Rock Hill, SC seeks a dialysis healthcare technician to assist in setting up and operating hemodialysis machines under RN supervision. You will monitor patient status, record vital signs, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include educating patients on adequacy measures, managing vascular access, initiating dialysis per orders, documenting data, and supporting quality improvement activities. Requires a high school diploma and state certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CMS-approved state or national certification required.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and operating hemodialysis machines under RN supervision.
• Monitor patient status and vital signs during treatment; document as prescribed.
• Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and assist with heparin administration as directed.
• Initiate dialysis per orders, monitor blood/dialysate flow, and adjust as prescribed.
• Record treatment data accurately and complete Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Dialysis knowledge

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS-approved certification

State licensure/training

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Rock Hill, SC seeks a dialysis healthcare technician to assist in setting up and operating hemodialysis machines under RN supervision. You will monitor patient status, record vital signs, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include educating patients on adequacy measures, managing vascular access, initiating dialysis per orders, documenting data, and supporting quality improvement activities. Requires a high school diploma and state certification.