Dialysis Patient Care Technician – Precise, Patient-Centered

Fresenius Medical Care; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis team member to support safe and effective hemodialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves setup and operation of dialysis machines, patient education, and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, vascular access evaluation, and documenting treatment parameters with strong focus on patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Assists in providing patient education on adequacy measures and dialysis care.
• Monitors vital signs and weight; evaluates vascular access status.
• Adheres to safety protocols and infection control standards.
• Documents treatment details and reports changes to the nurse or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and check wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and assist cannulation under supervision.
• Obtain pre- and post-treatment vitals and weight.
• Initiate dialysis per orders including QB and QD.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis and manage intradialytic issues.
• Record vital signs and treatment parameters on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Discontinue dialysis per procedures and assess patient readiness for discharge.
• Prepare and organize supplies to prevent wastage.
• Assist in training direct patient care staff under nursing supervision.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Vascular access assessment

Safety compliance

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis team member to support safe and effective hemodialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves setup and operation of dialysis machines, patient education, and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, vascular access evaluation, and documenting treatment parameters with strong focus on patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.