Reuse technician vs dialysis technician

Differences between reuse technician and dialysis technician duties and responsibilities

Reuse technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain national certification as CCHT and attain CE's as required.
• Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of a cardiac arrest.
• Gather and document accurate health-relate information of patients.
• Provide assistance to RN on evaluating and documenting overall dialysis of patients.
• Explain dialysis procedures and operation of the hemodialysis machine to address patient concerns.
• Explain dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
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Dialysis technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain national certification as CCHT and attain CE's as required.
• Practice guidelines require by national standard and regulatory agencies and infection control when sterilizing equipment, catheter sites, puncture sites.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments for individual patients through intravenous and/or catheter ports.
• Observe patients during hemodialysis treatments and identify patient problems and/or complications and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Operate hemodialysis machines, calculate fluid removal/replacement, monitor venous and arterial pressures, and check patients for adverse reactions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory procedures and equipment functions to perform duties accurately; comply with standard procedures and cleanliness guidelines.
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