As a member of the nephrology healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. - Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments. - Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient. - Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation. - Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. - Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy. - Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures. - Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor. - Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner. - Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications. - Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy. - Assists other healthcare members in providing patient education. - Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent waste. EDUCATION AND LICENSES: - High school diploma or G.E.D. required. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: - Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable. - Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required). - Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.