Renal dialysis technician

People with poorly functioning kidneys must routinely undergo dialysis in order to survive. The process, which removes impurities from the blood through osmosis, can be stressful for the patient. If you enjoy working with and helping people, and want to work in a medical setting, consider being a renal dialysis technician. 

Dialysis technicians prepare the dialysis equipment and the patient for treatment, start the treatment, and monitor the process. They also make necessary adjustments, keep records, and respond to emergencies. Technicians spend more time with the patients than the doctors or nurses. They work in hospitals, outpatient facilities, and home-based dialysis programs. 

Explain why a solution has a lower boiling point than the pure solvent. 

Thinking Critically Explain why the colhgative properties described in this section may not apply 

Using Numbers Calculate the boiling point elevation and freezing point depression of a solution containing 50.0 g of glucose (C6H12O6) dissolved in 500.0 g of water. 

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Dialysis technicians, also referred to as renal dialysis technicians, hemodialysis technicians, or nephrology technicians, operate the dialysis machines in hospitals and clinics, under the supervision of physicians. They may also travel to a patient s home to provide home treatment. Dialysis technicians must have a high school diploma or GED and have completed an additional training program at a technical school, community college, or hospital. 

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