Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Safe, Efficient Therapy

Fresenius Medical Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis technician to join our clinical team in a clinic setting. You will assist in patient education on adequacy measures and monitor responses to dialysis therapy.

Responsibilities include evaluating vascular access, performing cannulation, operating dialysis machines, obtaining vital signs, and documenting treatment data. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and support CQI activities in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Assists in patient education on dialysis adequacy measures.
• Evaluates vascular access patency and cannulation.
• Records vital signs, weights, and treatment data.
• Operates dialysis machines and manages UF and QD per orders.
• Maintains safe clean environment and follows policy.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about wellbeing since last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform cannulation.
• Obtain pre/post-treatment vital signs and weight; document.
• Initiate dialysis per orders including QB and QD.
• Monitor patient response to dialysis and document interventions.
• Discontinue treatment per procedures and assess patient prior to discharge.
• Record treatment data and ensure accurate Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Prepare initial patient chart and lab requisitions for specimens.
• Ensure safe handling of blood spills and cleanliness of area.

Skills

Patient education

Vital signs

Dialysis machine setup

Vascular access assessment

Documentation

Safety procedures

Team training

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Water treatment systems

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis technician to join our clinical team in a clinic setting. You will assist in patient education on adequacy measures and monitor responses to dialysis therapy.

Responsibilities include evaluating vascular access, performing cannulation, operating dialysis machines, obtaining vital signs, and documenting treatment data. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and support CQI activities in daily operations.