Renal dialysis technician vs extracorporeal circulation specialist

Differences between renal dialysis technician and extracorporeal circulation specialist 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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Extracorporeal circulation specialist example responsibilities.

• Participate in group tasks as needed, including original and copy cataloging, inventory and staff development workshops
• Develop library collection materials for young adults including award-winning non-fiction and fiction titles.