The role
Sets up and operates haemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure
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Attach dialyzer and tubing to machine and prime the extracorporeal circuits with 0.9% normal saline to prepare machine for use.
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Label dialyser & blood lines with patient name & ID prior to the first use (excluded single use).
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Preparing dialysis solutions and mixing bicarbonate according to formula
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Explains dialysis procedure and operation of haemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
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Connects haemodialysis machine to patient’s access site to initiate dialysis.
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Monitor haemodialysis machine for malfunction.
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Maintain all the log books, forms & registers.