Dialysis Patient Care Tech: Vascular Access & Treatment

Fresenius Medical Care; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dedicated Dialysis Technician to support the dialysis health care team under RN supervision. You will set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patient vital signs, and document treatment data to ensure safe therapy.

The role involves managing vascular access assessment, cannulation, and adherence to infection control policies, while assisting with CQI activities and education for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines according to orders and policy.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, weight, and response to dialysis; document data.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and perform cannulation; administer heparin as delegated.
• Maintain infection control practices; clean and disinfect equipment and area between treatments.
• Prepare and collect lab specimens and enter treatment data in the clinical system.

Skills

Vascular access cannulation

HD machine setup

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS/state certification requirement

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dedicated Dialysis Technician to support the dialysis health care team under RN supervision. You will set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patient vital signs, and document treatment data to ensure safe therapy.

The role involves managing vascular access assessment, cannulation, and adherence to infection control policies, while assisting with CQI activities and education for patients and staff.