Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Impactful Hemodialysis Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care Port Charlotte is seeking a dedicated dialysis technician to join our clinical team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist in providing safe, effective dialysis therapy, set up and operate machines, and help maintain a clean and safe patient environment.

You will participate in patient education on adequacy measures and monitor responses to therapy, recording vital signs and treatment data to support CQI initiatives and patient satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Obtain 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 and complete necessary documentation for discontinuation of treatment.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care Port Charlotte is seeking a dedicated dialysis technician to join our clinical team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist in providing safe, effective dialysis therapy, set up and operate machines, and help maintain a clean and safe patient environment.

You will participate in patient education on adequacy measures and monitor responses to therapy, recording vital signs and treatment data to support CQI initiatives and patient satisfaction