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To
be a successful Retinal Dialysis Patient Care Technician
you should:
- Like working with ill people.
- Like working with new technology.
- Be a person who is detail-oriented.
- Have strong interpersonal skills for developing close
relationships with clients.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
A renal dialysis patient care technician earns an Associate
of Science degree or a certificate. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the State of Connecticut. |
| Where
can I get more information? National Renal
Administrators Association
1904 Naomi Place
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-2772
www.nraa.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $27,040-$41,600
(Source: 2003 Connecticut Hospital Association
Compensation Survey) |
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| What
will my job be like? Renal dialysis technicians
give direct patient care under the supervision of a registered
nurse in hospital or outpatient care facilities, as well
as work with sophisticated medical technology. The care
technician is responsible for initiating and terminating
dialysis treatments and assessing client stability during
treatment. |
| Where
could I work? Renal dialysis patient care
technicians work in renal dialysis units located at either
a hospital or a stand-alone clinic. |
| What
is the future of this career? Employment of
renal dialysis technicians is expected to grow due to
the decrease in nurses availability. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted
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