Renal dialysis technician vs clinical technician

Differences between renal dialysis technician and clinical technician duties and responsibilities

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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Clinical technician example responsibilities.

• Prepare QC and QA samples for validity testing.
• Resolve issues from level 1 EMR support as well as EMR issues transfer from other departments.
• Recognize life threatening situations and activate the emergency response system while assisting with CPR and code cart.
• Report and document description of patient care information in EMR in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Participate in reviews and QC of external central laboratory contracts, sample kits and manuals and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in advance and basic life support techniques, perform EKG's, blood withdrawal, and computer order entry.
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