A dialysis technician operates and maintains hemodialysis machines to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients with kidney failure. [1, 2]Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Set up, sterilize, and test dialysis machines and prepare the dialysate solution according to doctor orders. [1, 2]
- Patient Monitoring: Check vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature) before, during, and after treatment, and watch for any complications. [1, 2]
- Clinical Support: Administer treatments, sometimes including needle insertion (cannulation) to connect the patient to the machine, under the supervision of a nurse or physician. [1, 2, 3]
- Patient Care & Education: Weigh patients, answer their questions, and teach them how to manage their care and equipment. [1, 2, 3]
- Maintenance: Clean and disinfect machines after use and troubleshoot any mechanical issues. [1, 2]