Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Hands-On Impact

Fresenius Medical Care; Alpha (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Pennsylvania seeks a Dialysis Technician to support safe dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, record vital signs, and assist with treatment documentation and infection control.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, state/national certification per CMS requirements, and completion of the company dialysis training program with CPR certification. Travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CMS-approved state and/or national certification required.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training.
• Continued employment depends on dialysis training completion and CPR certification.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM).
• Evaluate vascular access, cannulate, and administer heparin as allowed.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters.
• Initiate and monitor dialysis treatment per orders; adjust QB/QD.
• Document treatment data accurately and timely.
• Maintain infection control and clean equipment per policy.
• Participate in CQI activities and transitions of care.

Skills

Patient care

Vascular access monitoring

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMS/state certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Pennsylvania seeks a Dialysis Technician to support safe dialysis therapy under RN supervision. You will set up hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, record vital signs, and assist with treatment documentation and infection control.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, state/national certification per CMS requirements, and completion of the company dialysis training program with CPR certification. Travel between facilities may be required.