Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Freseniusmedicalcare; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in San Francisco seeks a dialysis team member to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

You will perform patient education, monitor vital signs, manage vascular access evaluation, initiate treatment, document data, and participate in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in providing patient education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process.
• Support CQI activities and participate in process improvements to enhance patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, cannulate, and administer heparin as delegated.
• Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight; evaluate vascular access pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to orders including QB and QD.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and intervene as prescribed.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
• Record vital signs and treatment parameters on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Report significant information to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Observe patient and machine safety checks; document findings.
• Prepare initial patient chart for admission.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in San Francisco seeks a dialysis team member to support safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

You will perform patient education, monitor vital signs, manage vascular access evaluation, initiate treatment, document data, and participate in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.