Patient Care Technician - Dialysis at Fresenius Medical Care

Lithonia, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team under direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Compliance with organization policies, procedures, training, and corporation, state, and federal regulations
Knowledge of dialysis therapy, including setup and operation of hemodialysis machines
Ability to perform vascular access evaluation, cannulation, and heparin administration as delegated or allowed by state law
Skills in monitoring patient response, vital signs, and intradialytic problems
Proficiency in dialysis machine programming (e.g., Ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, UF modeling, safety alarms like Narrow Venous Limits)
Accurate documentation on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and progress notes
Observation and machine safety checks per facility policy
Participation in Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), CQI activities, process improvement, and patient satisfaction initiatives
Assists in training direct patient care staff

Responsibilities

Assist in patient education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM) and disease process/access
Welcome patients, inquire about wellbeing, evaluate vascular access pre-treatment
Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weight, and vascular access evaluation
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments per prescribed orders (blood flow QB, dialysate flow QD)
Evaluate and intervene in intradialytic problems as prescribed
Perform pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, calculate UF goals, program machines, ensure safety alarms
Record vital signs, treatment parameters, and documentation with initial identification
Report significant patient changes or unusual findings to RN or supervisor
Monitor arterial/venous pressures, provide interventions, document responses
Obtain laboratory specimens, clean blood spills, manage supplies/equipment efficiently
Monitor self-care patients under RN supervision
Maintain safe and clean working environment
Assist in training applicable direct patient care staff

Skills

Hemodialysis

Dialysis Machine Operation

Vascular Access Cannulation

Heparin Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Education

OLC

AMP

UKM

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

$39.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

11-50Employees