Home Dialysis Care Technician: Training & Impact

Fresenius Medical Care; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in North Carolina seeks a patient care technician (HT) to support home dialysis therapy and training for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help set up equipment, maintain a clean home environment, and participate in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Your duties include reinforcing HHD/PD training, collecting vital signs, coordinating with HT RN and staff, and assisting with lab specimen handling and patient education as part of a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• CMS-approved state and/or national certification within required CMS timeline.
• All applicable state licensure, education, and training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces home hemodialysis (HHD) and/or peritoneal dialysis (PD) training as permitted by law.
• Identifies and welcomes patients, obtains vital signs and weights, and gathers information for intake forms.
• Builds strong communication with patients, HT RN, and care staff; reports missing data to the HT RN.
• Assists with collection and shipping of lab specimens; supports transplant education.
• Performs opening/closing daily chores and maintains treatment rooms; disinfects equipment.
• Schedules patient appointments and supports patient registration and use of connected health.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in North Carolina seeks a patient care technician (HT) to support home dialysis therapy and training for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help set up equipment, maintain a clean home environment, and participate in CQI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Your duties include reinforcing HHD/PD training, collecting vital signs, coordinating with HT RN and staff, and assisting with lab specimen handling and patient education as part of a