Dialysis Technicians
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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