Dialysis PCT III Preceptor & Patient Care Mentor

Freseniusmedicalcare; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care Salisbury is seeking a dedicated dialysis technician to join the healthcare team under RN supervision. You will set up and operate hemodialysis machines and help maintain a safe, clean environment while supporting CQI activities.

Your duties include educating patients on adequacy measures, obtaining pre/post treatment vitals, initiating dialysis, monitoring responses, documenting data, and coordinating with nurses to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Assist other health care members in providing patient education regarding adequacy measures such as Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).
• Ability to obtain pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; document appropriately.
• Knowledge of dialysis device operations and safety alarms.

Responsibilities

• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, cannulate, and administer heparin as delegated.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and evaluate access pre-treatment.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including QB and QD.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed.
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Record vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to procedures and evaluate patient prior to venous access termination.
• Obtain hemostasis and apply dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
• Program dialysis machine settings for UF goal, treatment time, and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Ensure safety alarms are enabled, including NVL 160.
• Document all information accurately in the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
• Report significant changes to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Observe patients and perform machine safety checks according to facility policy.

Skills

Patient education

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care Salisbury is seeking a dedicated dialysis technician to join the healthcare team under RN supervision. You will set up and operate hemodialysis machines and help maintain a safe, clean environment while supporting CQI activities.

Your duties include educating patients on adequacy measures, obtaining pre/post treatment vitals, initiating dialysis, monitoring responses, documenting data, and coordinating with nurses to ensure safe, high-quality care.