Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Freseniusmedicalcare; Amite City (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to support the safe delivery of hemodialysis therapies under supervision. You will assist in setup, operation and monitoring of dialysis machines, maintain a clean environment and participate in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education on adequacy measures, safety, and accurate documentation during and after treatments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and cannulation; administer heparin as allowed.
• Obtain pre/post treatment vital signs and weight; perform pre-treatment vascular access evaluation.
• Initiate dialysis per orders: blood flow QB and dialysate flow QD.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis and manage intradialytic issues as directed.
• Record vital signs, treatment parameters, and chart with patient identification.
• Discontinue dialysis per procedures; assess patient before venous access termination.
• Document Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and related progress notes.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to support the safe delivery of hemodialysis therapies under supervision. You will assist in setup, operation and monitoring of dialysis machines, maintain a clean environment and participate in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education on adequacy measures, safety, and accurate documentation during and after treatments.