Dialysis Patient Care Technician: Vital Patient Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis technician in Texas to support the safe operation of hemodialysis equipment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist in patient preparation, monitor vital signs, and ensure sterile, compliant treatment rooms.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, recording treatments, assisting with cannulation and access evaluation, and helping with CQI activities while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Assists in patient education on adequacy measures and dialysis-related topics.
• Monitors patient wellbeing during and after treatments and reports changes.
• Evaluates vascular access patency and supports cannulation under supervision.
• Performs and records vital signs, weights, and treatment parameters.
• Maintains safety, infection control, and environmental cleanliness in the unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training direct patient care staff under RN supervision.
• Follow policies and maintain clean, safe treatment areas.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis equipment and surroundings between treatments.
• Prepare for dialysis by testing alarms and ensuring machine readiness.

Skills

Dialysis care

Patient monitoring

Vascular access assessment

Education for patients

Blood pressure measurement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a dialysis technician in Texas to support the safe operation of hemodialysis equipment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist in patient preparation, monitor vital signs, and ensure sterile, compliant treatment rooms.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, recording treatments, assisting with cannulation and access evaluation, and helping with CQI activities while maintaining patient comfort and safety.