Maintain a safe environment by following infection control protocols, occupational health and safety guidelines, and established standards of care.
Perform patient care duties within assigned roles and responsibilities.
Document observations and care provided according to clinical and agency standards.
The dialysis technician helps in the administration of dialysis treatments by monitoring the process and making adjustments as needed for the safe application of the therapy. Other duties a dialysis technician is likely to have include:
Assembling the dialysis machine and ensuring that it is working properly before beginning treatment
Observing patients during treatment to maintain safe application and make alterations to the treatment if necessary
Explaining the process and providing guidance to patients to ease the mental burden of treatment
Providing emotional support to patients during their treatment
Working alongside nurses and doctors during dialysis treatments
Teaching patients about proper healthcare while on dialysis to help them achieve positive results
Average Salary
$38,965
Average Wage
$19.98
Minimum Education
College Diploma
Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (3219)
Dialysis technician
Dialysis technologist
Hemodialysis technician
Hemodialysis technologist
Kidney dialysis technician
Kidney dialysis technologist
Certificate/diploma program on Renal dialysis technician
Average hourly |
Range hourly |
Average yearly |
Range yearly |
$25.70 |
$12.27 - $25.70 |
$50,115 |
$23,930 - $50,115 |
Medium
Employment outlook is mostly good across provinces. More information is available here.Different levels of Ophthalmologist assistant position can be obtained based on further training and skills acquired:
Three primary tiers:
-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
-Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
-Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)
Other levels with specified skills acquired:
-Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting (OSA)
-Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB)
-Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS)
-Corporate Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (CCOA)
-Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)
0-1 year
Renal Dialysis Technician Certificate at Vancouver Community College
Dialysis Technical Assistant at Georgian College
Ability to be precise and accurate; good communication skills, both orally and written; ability to work under pressure; be able to fully understand patients’ needs; ability to operate related equipment; compassionate, dependable, ethical, and mature; ability to organize and prioritize workload priorities in collaboration with others; strong social skills and leadership ability; are comfortable working with instruments, apparatus, and technology; ability to manage high levels of stress associated with life threatening situations and medical conditions; self-discipline and self-directed; the ability to multi-task in a complex and fast-paced environment; a clean record, no prior criminal background.
Not regulated.
Renal Dialysis Technicians work as part of the interdisciplinary team. They work primarily in hospitals or clinics, in both rural and urban settings. They work shift hours, alternating weekends, and are on call. Learn more
- Proof of English proficiency and medical terminology and communication
- Enrolling into a dialysis technician program
- More information can be available here.