Dialysis Technician

Sets up and operates haemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure o Attach dialyzer and tubing to machine and prime the extracorporeal circuits with 0.9% normal saline to prepare machine for use. o Label dialyser & blood lines with patient name & ID prior to the first use (excluded single use).

o Preparing dialysis solutions and mixing bicarbonate according to formula o Explains dialysis procedure and operation of haemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties. o Connects haemodialysis machine to patient’s access site to initiate dialysis. o Monitor haemodialysis machine for malfunction.

o Maintain all the log books, forms & registers.