Certified phlebotomy technician vs dialysis technician

Differences between certified phlebotomy technician and dialysis technician duties and responsibilities

Certified phlebotomy technician example responsibilities.

• Operate and maintain EKG machines ECG connection and recording.
• Perform injections, drug screenings, pulmonary function test, audiograms, Titmus eye screening, EKG.
• Confer with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures to allay fears and elicit cooperation.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and medical staff, and record all results proficiently; evaluate information and provide proper recommendations.
• Perform phlebotomy techniques, sterilize equipment, efficiently handle medical lab instrument, and mark test reports after experimentation & results.
• Experience in performing routine tests using reagent kits, hematology analyzer, microscope and centrifuge.
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Dialysis technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain national certification as CCHT and attain CE's as required.
• Practice guidelines require by national standard and regulatory agencies and infection control when sterilizing equipment, catheter sites, puncture sites.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments for individual patients through intravenous and/or catheter ports.
• Observe patients during hemodialysis treatments and identify patient problems and/or complications and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Operate hemodialysis machines, calculate fluid removal/replacement, monitor venous and arterial pressures, and check patients for adverse reactions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory procedures and equipment functions to perform duties accurately; comply with standard procedures and cleanliness guidelines.
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