Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Hands-On Impact

Fresenius Medical Care; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis technician to support the safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy under RN supervision. The role includes setting up and operating dialysis machines, monitoring patients, and documenting treatment details in the chart.

The position emphasizes vascular access evaluation, patient education on adequacy measures, infection control, and participating in CQI activities to improve care quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Continued employment is dependent on dialysis training completion and CPR certification.
• CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hemodialysis machines and monitor treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, cannulate, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Obtain pre/post-treatment vital signs and weights; document relevant parameters.
• Initiate dialysis per prescribed orders including QB and QD flow; monitor response.
• Address intradialytic problems as directed; ensure safety alarms are enabled and NVL limits.
• Complete Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and related documentation; participate in CQI activities.

Skills

Dialysis care

Vascular access evaluation

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Patient education

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

CPR certification

CMS certification requirements

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis technician to support the safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy under RN supervision. The role includes setting up and operating dialysis machines, monitoring patients, and documenting treatment details in the chart.

The position emphasizes vascular access evaluation, patient education on adequacy measures, infection control, and participating in CQI activities to improve care quality.