How to Become a Dialysis Technician in Massachusetts

Dialysis technicians, also called renal dialysis technicians and hemodialysis technicians, work with patients whose kidneys are failing. These patients come in several times a week for hours at a time to use the dialysis machines. The dialysis technicians are in charge of preparing the patients, monitoring the machines and administering any treatment needed after dialysis. All 50 states have the same general rules for becoming a dialysis technician, but Massachusetts has a specific school you can attend for that purpose.

Instructions

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  Graduate from high school. A year-long class in biology may give you a leg up when applying to these jobs. A general equivalency diploma (GED) will work as a replacement for graduating.

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  Attend a dialysis technician training course. In Massachusetts, Everest Institute and Lincoln Institute of Technology offer this course. Some hospitals may also offer the course at different times. At the end of the course you will receive certification.

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  Attend a CPR certification course given by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or some other organization. Not all dialysis technician jobs in Massachusetts require this, but most do, and CPR certification will qualify you for more jobs.

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  Apply for a job, looking at all your choices and choosing the one that best fits your needs.