Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Freseniusmedicalcare; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Wichita Falls seeks a dialysis technician to join the team under RN supervision. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patients during treatment, and document vital signs and treatment parameters accurately.

You will participate in safety checks, cleanliness, and CQI activities, and provide patient education on adequacy measures such as OLC, AMP, UKM as assigned, while maintaining a compliant, compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in patient education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes as directed.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of treatment area.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and assess wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and assist with cannulation and heparin administration as delegated.
• Record pre/post treatment vitals and weight; document dialysis parameters.
• Initiate dialysis per orders (QB, QD) and monitor intradialytic events.
• Discontinue treatment per protocol and assess patient prior to venous access termination.
• Document treatment data accurately in the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Report significant information to the RN or supervisor and ensure alarms are set.
• Maintain equipment and area hygiene; prepare supplies to minimize wastage.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Wichita Falls seeks a dialysis technician to join the team under RN supervision. You will assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patients during treatment, and document vital signs and treatment parameters accurately.

You will participate in safety checks, cleanliness, and CQI activities, and provide patient education on adequacy measures such as OLC, AMP, UKM as assigned, while maintaining a compliant, compassionate care environment.