Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Technicians operate
machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose
kidneys 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
operations, 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 procedure. Additionally,
they instruct patients about in-home treatments. Because dialysis technicians
work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against
infectious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS.
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