Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Safe, Patient-Centered Therapy

Fresenius Medical Care; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States is seeking a dialysis healthcare team member to assist in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

You will be responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, ensuring a safe and clean working environment, and supporting CQI efforts to improve patient satisfaction and care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, assist in safe and effective dialysis therapy.
• Provide patient education and support related to dialysis processes and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist other health care members in providing patient education regarding adequacy measures (Online Clearance Monitoring, Adequacy Monitoring Program, Urea Kinetic Modeling).
• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or as 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 QB and QD.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide appropriate interventions.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States is seeking a dialysis healthcare team member to assist in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

You will be responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, ensuring a safe and clean working environment, and supporting CQI efforts to improve patient satisfaction and care outcomes.