Perfusionist vs renal dialysis technician

Differences between perfusionist and renal dialysis technician duties and responsibilities

Perfusionist example responsibilities.

• Manage floor, ICU and rehab in-patients as well as respond to ER and hospital consultation.
• Manage patients who suffer respiratory/cardiac arrest per ACLS protocol.
• Operate centrifugal ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pump, and cell saver devices.
• Assist surgical team by passing instruments sutures, sponges, holding retractors and suctioning patient.
• Monitor and assist during general, gyn, plastic, ortho, and peds cases.
• Monitor pet's pulse and oxygen rates during surgical procedures for their safety and post surgery supportive care.
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Renal dialysis technician example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Prepare machine, needle site, catheter ports and monitor patient vital signs.
• Develop and implement protocols for equipment evaluation and training materials to instruct patients and staff in practices of principles of dialysis.
• Connect patients to dialysis machines and monitor them while they receive their treatment to ensure their safety and throughout the process.
• Initiate and discontinue hemodialysis treatments.
• Field incoming communications, perform administrative duties such as chart upkeep and telemetry monitoring with close attention to detail and accuracy.
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