Duties and Responsibilities:
Dialysis
Technicians operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood
of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions. Dialysis
technicians are also referred to as renal dialysis technicians, hemodialysis
technicians, or nephrology technicians. They work under the supervision of
physicians, primarily in hospitals and clinics.
Dialysis
technicians must fully understand the operation of the kidney dialysis
machines. They are responsible for their operation, cleaning, and
sterilization. They must also fully understand their patients’ needs. Dialysis
technicians carefully monitor and record weight and vital signs before, during,
and after the blood cleansing procedures. Additionally, they instruct patients
about in-home treatment. Because dialysis technicians work with blood, they
must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious diseases such as
hepatitis and AIDS.
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