Trainee Dialysis Technologist
Nephrology
                            Key Responsibilities:
 
                            
- Pre dialysis assessment of the patient including pre-dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate and investigations.
 - Primes dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for use.
 - Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with renal failure; attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use.
 - Connect hemodialysis machine to catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
 - Can prick AV fistula after 10-15 supervised and successful attempts.
 - Post-dialysis assessment of the patient: post dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate.
 - Involves in the preparation of dialysis solution
 - Working in tandem with nurses, technicians and doctors.
 
                            Qualifications and Experience:
 
                            
- BSMT with 6 months house job training complete
 - Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications
 - Good communications and interpersonal skills.
 
