Dialysis Technician
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. 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 patient’s
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 treatments. Because dialysis technicians work
with blood, They must exercise strict safety precautions against infections
disease such as hepatitis and AIDS.
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