Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Impactful Hemodialysis Pro

Fresenius Medical Care; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Long Beach, CA seeks a Dialysis Technician to support the safe operation of dialysis therapy under licensed nurse supervision. You will assist with machine setup, monitor patient vitals, and help maintain a clean, safe care environment.

Responsibilities include cannulation, heparin administration as delegated, documenting treatment parameters, and participating in CQI and infection control activities to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Assist in setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
• Assist in maintaining safe, clean patient care environment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency; cannulation; heparin administration as delegated.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment data accurately.
• Participate in CQI activities and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and check wellbeing since last treatment.
• Initiate dialysis per orders and manage QB, QD.
• Perform and document pre/post dialysis evaluation.
• Monitor response to therapy and report changes.
• Maintain safety alarms and document treatment parameters.
• Assist in training staff and infection control adherence.
• Prepare lab specimens and collect samples.

Skills

Vascular access evaluation

Dialysis procedures

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Patient education

Team collaboration

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Long Beach, CA seeks a Dialysis Technician to support the safe operation of dialysis therapy under licensed nurse supervision. You will assist with machine setup, monitor patient vitals, and help maintain a clean, safe care environment.

Responsibilities include cannulation, heparin administration as delegated, documenting treatment parameters, and participating in CQI and infection control activities to ensure high-quality patient care.