Nature of the work of a Dialysis Technician
Dialysis technicians function in multiple roles, which include dialyzer reuse, equipment maintenance and repair, water treatment monitoring, and direct patient care.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is the primary direct care giver for patients undergoing dialysis treatments. They work closely with, and under the direct supervision of, registered nurses as an important member of the patient care team. Through primarily on the job training, a PCT must learn and understand the scientific principles of dialysis, the process of the dialysis treatment, and how to respond to the physical and emotional needs of people undergoing dialysis treatments.
