Dialysis Nurse

What they do

• Assembling the dialysis machine and ensuring its proper performance.
• Monitoring patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
• Ensuring usage of the dialysis machine is safe and secure.
• Administering local anesthesia.
• Talking patients through the dialysis process.
• Monitoring and adjusting patient fluid removal rates as required.
• Working in tandem with nurses and doctors.
• Ensuring sterilization of operating equipment before use.
• Responding to emergency scenarios.
• Attending to patient needs.
• Understanding patient physical and emotional concerns.
• Educating patients on health maintenance and care.
• Developing operational training material for staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Accreditation from a dialysis technology program.
• Suitable clinical experience.
• Dedication to patient care.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.