Dialysis Patient Care Technician – Hands-On Care & Growth

Fresenius Medical Care; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Westminster, California, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support dialysis therapy under a licensed nurse’s supervision. You will set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and maintain a safe, clean environment while following organization policies.

Responsibilities include educating patients on adequacy measures, recording vital signs, managing vascular access, initiating treatment and documenting data, with emphasis on infection control and continuous quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMS/state/national certification requirements must be met.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on adequacy measures and disease process.
• Evaluate vascular access and perform cannulation along with heparin administration as allowed.
• Record vital signs, weight, and dialysis parameters.
• Initiate dialysis treatment per prescribed orders and monitor response.
• Document treatment data and report changes to the nurse or supervisor.
• Maintain infection control practices and safety procedures.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS/state/national certification requirements

State licensure/training

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Westminster, California, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support dialysis therapy under a licensed nurse’s supervision. You will set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and maintain a safe, clean environment while following organization policies.

Responsibilities include educating patients on adequacy measures, recording vital signs, managing vascular access, initiating treatment and documenting data, with emphasis on infection control and continuous quality