Navy
MEDICAL
NEC
NEC
L13A
Hemodialysis Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs independently the standard principles and procedures of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, including assisting with the invasive renal, vascular and peritoneal procedures and maintenance of access devices.
Core Skills
- hemodialysis machine operation
- peritoneal dialysis support
- vascular access assistance
- peritoneal access assistance
- dialysis patient monitoring
- fluid balance tracking
- infection control
- dialysis equipment maintenance
- patient education
- clinical documentation
Common Certifications
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certified Hemodialysis Nurse Technician (CHT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- NURSING
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Career Growth
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Certified Hemodialysis Nurse Technician (CHT)
- Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.