Renal dialysis technician vs patient care technician

Differences between renal dialysis technician and patient care 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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Patient care technician example responsibilities.

• Manage care and prepare medical records, transcription and supply orders.
• Manage daily care of high acuity patients with neurological trauma/disorders and post-surgery.
• Qualify to perform patient care responsibilities on catheter patients.
• Transport patients using wheelchairs and stretchers and assist patients to ambulate safely.
• Assist with transferring patients in and out of wheelchairs, recliners, and stretchers.
• Apply protective restraints safely and appropriately, assist in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients as needed.
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