Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Hands-On Patient Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Sulphur Springs (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Texas is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will operate and set up hemodialysis machines, assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and support CQI activities to improve patient care and satisfaction.

The role involves educating patients on dialysis processes, monitoring responses to treatment, and ensuring adherence to organization policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, cannulate, and administer heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure.
• Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Perform and record Pre and

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Texas is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will operate and set up hemodialysis machines, assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and support CQI activities to improve patient care and satisfaction.

The role involves educating patients on dialysis processes, monitoring responses to treatment, and ensuring adherence to organization policies and regulatory requirements.