Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Safe Treatments

Fresenius Medical Care; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team in New Jersey. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, support a safe and clean environment, and participate in Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) activities and process improvements to help patients reach QEP goals.

You will provide patient education, monitor responses to dialysis therapy, and perform essential pre/post-dialysis

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to 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 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; document discontinuation of treatment.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access (standing & sitting BP).
• Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
• Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits (NVL) 160

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join the dialysis health care team in New Jersey. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, support a safe and clean environment, and participate in Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) activities and process improvements to help patients reach QEP goals.

You will provide patient education, monitor responses to dialysis therapy, and perform essential pre/post-dialysis