Patient Care Technician – Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care

. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAnderson • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including machine operation, patient assessment, and documentation. Proficient in infection control practices and patient education regarding dialysis options and care transitions.

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Dialysis Machine OperationPatient AssessmentVascular Access EvaluationCPR CertificationCMS Certification Requirements

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Hard Skills

CannulationVital Signs MonitoringUltrafiltration CalculationLaboratory Specimen CollectionMachine Safety Checks

Soft Skills

Patient CareCommunicationTeam CollaborationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Hemodialysis MachinesDialysis Treatment Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationCMS-Approved Certification

Industry Keywords

Dialysis TherapyInfection ControlPatient EducationTransitional Care UnitContinuous Quality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Set up and operate hemodialysis machines
Welcome assigned patients and assess their wellbeing
Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or permitted by law
Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, and vascular access evaluations
Initiate, monitor, intervene in, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and established procedures
Monitor patient responses and report significant changes or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor
Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, treatment time, and UF modeling
Perform machine safety checks and ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled
Obtain laboratory testing, prepare and collect specimens, and coordinate laboratory courier collection
Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments
Maintain a safe, clean, and environmentally integrated facility
Enter treatment data accurately and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
Review treatment sheets, prepare patient charts, and ensure documentation completeness
Support infection-control audits, practices, and patient/family education
Follow newly admitted patients through their first four weeks of dialysis and coordinate transitional dialysis care
Educate patients about home dialysis, treatment options, and peritoneal dialysis setup
Set up and perform treatments on machines used in the transitional care unit
Assist with transition to the patient’s chosen modality and with TCU supply ordering and inventory
Assist in training applicable direct patient-care staff under nurse supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program required for continued employment
Successful completion of CPR certification required for continued employment
Must pass the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; reasonable accommodations considered
Ability to provide direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and bend over
Ability to occasionally push/pull equipment with up to 15 pounds of force
Ability to frequently lift/lower solutions up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. as high as 5 feet
Ability to travel between assigned facilities and various community locations
Ability to work around infectious and contagious diseases/materials
Commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer and nondiscrimination commitment
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
Two-person assist program and material-assist devices for heavier items
Organization-provided dialysis training program
CPR certification completion supported as a condition of continued employment