Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Hands-on Training

Fresenius Medical Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Detroit is seeking a dedicated dialysis health care team member to support safe dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patient condition, and maintain a clean treatment environment.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with vascular access care, and participating in CQI and infection control activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• CMS-approved state or national certification required.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.
• Continued employment dependent on successful dialysis training program and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
• Monitor patients and assess vital signs during treatment.
• Administer heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Record treatment data accurately and maintain clean, safe environment.
• Support CQI activities and infection control practices.
• Assist in training direct patient care staff under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

CMS certification

State licensure

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Detroit is seeking a dedicated dialysis health care team member to support safe dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help set up and operate dialysis machines, monitor patient condition, and maintain a clean treatment environment.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with vascular access care, and participating in CQI and infection control activities.