Dialysis Patient Care Technician: Safe, Precise Treatment

Fresenius Medical Care; King Forest (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a dialysis technician to join the patient care team in a hospital or dialysis center setting. You will assist in education, monitor vital signs, and operate dialysis machines under supervision, ensuring safety, infection control, and accurate documentation.

You will collaborate with nurses and other staff to manage patient care, perform cannulation and heparin administration as allowed, and help maintain a clean, compliant treatment area in accordance with policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• CMS-approved state/national certification requirements.
• State licensure, education, and training as applicable.
• Commitment to organization culture, values and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education of patients regarding adequacy measures and dialysis processes.
• Evaluate vascular access patency and perform cannulation and heparin administration as delegated.
• Record vital signs, weight, and treatment parameters; initiate and monitor dialysis per orders.
• Ensure safety alarms and machine checks; document treatment and changes in patient condition.
• Maintain infection control practices and prepare patient charts and lab samples as needed.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements

State licensure, education, and training

Commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a dialysis technician to join the patient care team in a hospital or dialysis center setting. You will assist in education, monitor vital signs, and operate dialysis machines under supervision, ensuring safety, infection control, and accurate documentation.

You will collaborate with nurses and other staff to manage patient care, perform cannulation and heparin administration as allowed, and help maintain a clean, compliant treatment area in accordance with policies.