What is the primary role of a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)?

The primary role of a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) is to provide safe and effective dialysis treatment to patients. This involves preparing and maintaining the dialysis equipment, monitoring patients during the procedure, and ensuring that they receive the necessary care while undergoing hemodialysis. The CCHT is trained to recognize and respond to any complications that may arise during treatment, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Providing medical advice or administering medications are responsibilities typically reserved for licensed medical professionals, such as doctors or nurses, who have the necessary training and authority to do so. Similarly, performing surgical procedures is outside the scope of practice for a CCHT, as it requires specialized surgical training. Thus, the focus of a CCHT's expertise lies in the technical and supportive aspects of dialysis care rather than in direct medical or surgical interventions.