Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Safe, Compassionate Care

Fresenius Medical Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in New York is seeking a dialysis technician to support the safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes setup and operation of dialysis machines, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and contributing to CQI activities and patient satisfaction goals.

The candidate will participate in education for patients on adequacy measures and assist in monitoring treatment, vital signs, and documentation to

Qualifications

• Education:

Responsibilities

• Education: Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of 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 Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in New York is seeking a dialysis technician to support the safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes setup and operation of dialysis machines, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and contributing to CQI activities and patient satisfaction goals.

The candidate will participate in education for patients on adequacy measures and assist in monitoring treatment, vital signs, and documentation to