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Become a dialysis patient care technician PDF Print
A job as a dialysis patient care technician can be fulfilling and rewarding. We put some of the key aspects of being a dialysis patient care technician below together with the skills you require and how to become a dialysis patient care technician.

A dialysis patient care technician cares for someone whilst they are on dialysis. Dialysis takes over the function of the kidneys when they have failed completely or are not functioning sufficiently.

What skills are required to be a dialysis technician?
In addition to exemplary interpersonal skills to help people manage their time on dialysis and work productively with other professionals in the dialysis unit we assess dialysis technicians for their skills, experience and qualifications in:

  • care of dialysis patients with an AV fistula / AV graft,
  • tunneled / non tunneled central veenous catheters,
  • peritoneal dialysis,
  • hemodialysis,
  • BCLS certification (Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate), and
  • Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT).

Where to find a dialysis technician job
The Global Dialysis Jobs Pages list most Dialysis Patient Care Technician Jobs around the world at any one time.  Visit the job search page to investigate dialysis patient care technician jobs and find your new now.
 
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