Dialysis Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Patient Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join their patient care team in a clinical setting. You will assist with the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and ensure safety and quality standards during treatments.

You will participate in education for patients on adequacy measures and work under the supervision of licensed nurses, contributing to continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• CMS-approved state certification within required state or CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and patient wellbeing during treatment.
• Assess vascular access patency and cannulation; administer heparin as delegated.
• Prepare and document pre/post-dialysis evaluation, weight, and vitals.
• Set up dialysis treatment per orders, monitor QB/QD flow and alarms.
• Maintain infection control and clean dialysis equipment and area.
• Support education and CQI activities and patient care coordination.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

CMS-approved state certification

State licensure/education/training

Tools

Dialysis machines

SDS system

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join their patient care team in a clinical setting. You will assist with the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, monitor patients, and ensure safety and quality standards during treatments.

You will participate in education for patients on adequacy measures and work under the supervision of licensed nurses, contributing to continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.