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Hemodialysis Technician
What
does a Hemodialysis Technician do?
Hemodialysis Technicians operate machines that remove
wastes, salt, and extra water from patients' blood while keeping safe levels of
certain chemicals. Dialysis
patients generally use the machine for about four hours, three times a week. The technicians prepare patients for dialysis, monitor them and the
machine during dialysis, and perform required procedures when dialysis is
completed. Dialysis technicians
help patients feel comfortable during the procedure and keep the machine in good
working condition.
Where
Hemodialysis Technicians are Employed:
Most dialysis technicians work in hospitals under the supervision of a registered nurse. Others work in dialysis units run by private companies such as Indio Dialysis Center.
Course
Content:
The Hemodialysis Technician Program consists of 30 hours of
Medical Terminology, 80 hours of Theory study, 20 hours of Hospice Care and 200
hours of clinical training in an approved dialysis facility under the
supervision of a Dialysis Technician Instructor approved by the Department of
Licensing and Certification. Students must complete the entire course of 330
hours.
At the conclusion of the 330 Hour program and satisfactory completion of the final examination the student will be given a certificate of completion. CNEI will notify the State Licensing and Certification Section that the student has successfully completed the course. The L & C Section will issue a Hemodialysis Technician Number. The student will then be able to apply for employment as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician.