Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Direct Patient Impact

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in State College, PA, seeks a dialysis patient care professional to join the health care team and operate hemodialysis machines with supervision. You will monitor patients, document treatments, and help maintain a safe, clean environment during each session.

The role requires basic education, applicable certifications, CPR, and prior patient care experience is preferred. It involves adhering to facility policies and participating in continuous quality improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMS-approved state and/or national certification as required by the facility.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• CPR certification or training required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on adequacy measures and monitoring programs as appropriate.
• Operate and monitor hemodialysis machines and delivery systems.
• Record vital signs, treatment parameters, and chart accurately.
• Assess vascular access, adjust treatments, and respond to alarms.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and standard operating procedures.
• Support CQI activities and document patient care thoroughly.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS-approved state and/or national certification

Dialysis training program completion (if applicable)

Tools

Dialysis equipment operation

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in State College, PA, seeks a dialysis patient care professional to join the health care team and operate hemodialysis machines with supervision. You will monitor patients, document treatments, and help maintain a safe, clean environment during each session.

The role requires basic education, applicable certifications, CPR, and prior patient care experience is preferred. It involves adhering to facility policies and participating in continuous quality improvement