1 Set up & operate hemo dialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment.
2 Mix dialysate, according to formula & Prepare machine for use.
3 Transport patient to Dialysis room and takes patients records such as; predialysis temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
4 Explain dialysis procedure & operation of hemodialysis machine to patient prior to treatment.
5 Connect hemodialysis machine to access in patients forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
6 Inspect equipment settings including pressures, conductivity, & temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
7 Start blood flow pump at prescribed rate.
8 Inspect venous & arterial pressures as registered on equipment to ensure pressures are within established limits.
9 Calculate fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure.
10 Monitor patient for adverse reaction & hemodialysis machine for malfunction.
11 Record patients postdialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
12 Fabricate parts such as cannulas, tubing, catheters, connectors, & fittings, using hand tools.