A dialysis technician (also called a hemodialysis technician or renal dialysis technician) is a healthcare worker who operates dialysis machines and cares for patients with kidney failure during treatment.
What they do:
Set up and operate hemodialysis machines
Monitor patients' vital signs before, during, and after treatment
Insert needles/access lines (in many states/facilities)
Calculate and mix dialysate solutions
Clean and maintain equipment
Watch for complications (low blood pressure, cramping, adverse reactions)
Document treatment and communicate with nurses/nephrologists
Where they work:
Outpatient dialysis clinics (most common)
Hospitals
Home dialysis programs (training patients on home equipment)
