Navy NEC · Medical
L13A Hemodialysis Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Hemodialysis Technician independently performs standard hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis procedures. The technician assists with invasive renal, vascular, and peritoneal procedures and maintains access devices.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Inventory control system software
Civilian Career Paths
- Clinical Technician
- Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Career Growth
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (CHT)
- Certified Nephrology Nurse® (CNN®)
Also Common
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
What the Work Involves
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Related Occupations
- Surgical Assistants
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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