Nephrologist

Description

Investigate, diagnose and treat complex medical conditions chiefly concerning internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques, and provide medical input into managing public health issues and infectious disease outbreaks and control measures.

Tasks include

• Assesses, diagnoses and manages patients presenting with suspected disorders of the kidney and urinary tract
• Requests and interprets laboratory tests, imaging, kidney function tests and other diagnostic procedures
• Prescribes medication and administers treatment based on kidney function
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised renal treatment
• Organises dialysis and monitors patients' conditions by assessing water weight and filtration rate
• Provides ongoing support in treating acute and chronic renal diseases
• Performs procedures associated with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, including renal biopsy and those associated with achieving or maintaining access for renal dialysis
• Oversees the administration of renal replacement therapies, which include both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments for kidney health, as well as the coordination of kidney transplants