Histopathology technician vs dialysis technician

Differences between histopathology technician and dialysis technician duties and responsibilities

Histopathology technician example responsibilities.

• Recognize & investigate instrument malfunctions, perform calibrations, manage QC, and maintain comprehensive written records of tests & procedures.
• Validate and optimize antibody for clinical immunohistochemistry assay.
• Prepare cell block from urine, bronchial brushing, washing, FNA slide preparation.
• Validate and optimize antibody for clinical immunohistochemistry assay.

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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