Renal dialysis technician vs electroencephalograph technician

Differences between renal dialysis technician and electroencephalograph 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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Electroencephalograph technician example responsibilities.

• Provide long term video EEG monitoring, newborn-infant hearing screening, pneumogram testing, EKG.
• Assist patient's for CPAP equipment adjust, as in proper mask fitting and that machine are in good working use.
• Complete all documentation require for AASM accredit centers.
• Conduct extensive monitor analysis, along with reviewing and interpreting personal patient data results from EKG report.
• Perform ambulatory electroencephalogram and long term epilepsy monitoring on all patient populations from neonates to geriatrics including those with special needs.
• Assure operation of polysomnograph equipment, record ECG activity, and other physiological variables.