Hard Skills
IntermediateHemodialysis Machine OperationThe ability to set up, program, and monitor dialysis equipment to remove waste products and excess fluid from patients' blood.
AdvancedWater Treatment System MonitoringThe technical skill of maintaining and testing the purification systems used to produce dialysis-grade water according to AAMI standards.
AdvancedVascular Access ManagementExpertise in cannulating arteriovenous fistulas and grafts, as well as caring for central venous catheters to facilitate blood flow.
IntermediateClinical DocumentationThe accurate recording of treatment parameters, fluid removal goals, patient vital signs, and medication administration in EHR systems.
IntermediateInfection Control ProtocolsStrict adherence to aseptic techniques, sterilization processes, and standard precautions to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens.