by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians, Living with Dialysis
All About Renal Failure You have probably heard of filters before. Whether you’re referring to internet filters, air filters for your home and cars, or filters for your favorite photos, they all have a common purpose: they let in something wanted and keep out whatever...
by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians
Moving to Different Positions After Being a Dialysis Technician? Once you get into the medical field your job prospects are endless. Aside from doctors, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, most medial positions require a short time of education (a year or...
by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians
The job of a dialysis technician is one of massive importance. They hold the lives of their patients in their hands because they are not only responsible for making them comfortable, monitoring them and putting them at ease. They are also responsible for operating...
by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians
Unfortunately, incidences of kidney disease are spreading across the United States. The good news is that we now have combative treatments for this condition but the fact is the burden is growing greater. This is shown by statistics which track the movement and trends...
by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians
In order for a patient to undergo dialysis treatment they must be connected to a machine that filters their blood. The machine gets blood from one of the patient’s arteries and returns it through one of their veins. The spot on the patient’s body where the tubes...
by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians, Living with Dialysis
End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a serious chronic illness which requires constant management. The dialysis technician is a vital member of each patient’s treatment team, able to perform the more routine aspects of dialysis for the vast majority of dialysis patients,...
