Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Hands-on Clinical Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Plyers Mill Estates (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a dialysis support professional to assist in safe and effective hemodialysis therapy under RN supervision. The role includes setting up machines, monitoring patients, documenting vitals and treatment parameters, and ensuring infection control.

You will educate patients on adequacy measures and participate in CQI activities while maintaining a clean and safe treatment environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education regarding adequacy measures and dialysis programs.
• Evaluate vascular access and cannulation; administer heparin as delegated.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters accurately.
• Initiate dialysis per prescribed orders and monitor patient response.
• Ensure safety alarms and machine checks are enabled.
• Document treatment data and progress notes.
• Maintain infection control and clean dialysis surfaces between treatments.
• Assist in transitional care and patient education on home dialysis options.

Skills

Patient care

Vascular access

Monitoring vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS-approved state or national certification requirements

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a dialysis support professional to assist in safe and effective hemodialysis therapy under RN supervision. The role includes setting up machines, monitoring patients, documenting vitals and treatment parameters, and ensuring infection control.

You will educate patients on adequacy measures and participate in CQI activities while maintaining a clean and safe treatment environment.