In a healthy human body, kidneys are responsible for purifying the blood. As long as kidneys perform this task well, there is no need for a patient to use dialysis treatment.
B.Sc Dialysis Technician
Duration: 4 Yrs
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In a healthy human body, kidneys are responsible for purifying the blood. As long as kidneys perform this task well, there is no need for a patient to use dialysis treatment. Due to reasons such as kidney failure and certain medical conditions (damaged kidneys and other diseases), kidneys become unable to carry out this purification process. This is when dialysis process comes handy! Dialysis technicians monitor and operate dialysis machinery, which removes waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys are no longer functioning properly. In addition to preparing patients and monitoring dialysis treatment, dialysis technicians also prepare post treatment reports. They also work on protocols for equipment evaluation and training materials for patients and staff. Dialysis technicians generally work under a physician or nurse's supervision, usually in a hospital, clinic or home-dialysis program.
TASKS OF A DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
Setting up dialysis machine
Preparing sterilization mix
Recording vital body stats of the patient (temperature, blood pressure, age, pulse rate and weight) Monitoring the patient
Guiding the patient and communicating with him/her
Administering anaesthesia (as per requirement)
Operate dialysis machine
Supervise dialysis process
Calculating blood flow
Cleaning and inspection of dialysis machine
Dialysis technology graduates may find job at hospitals, Palliative centre, clinics or healthcare setups offering dialysis treatment. Usually they work in a team, Under the supervision of qualified Doctors and Nurses. Some of the common job profiles available in front of them include
- Dialysis technician
- Dialysis Supervisor
- Dialysis Therapist
- Dialysis Assistant
Completing relevant Course will help one take on teaching job (lecturer or instructor) at institutes offering dialysis technology education or patient education programs.
