In 1982, the DSN was designated by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) as the provider of long-distance communications service for the DOD.
1 A basic dialysis machine can be purchased in the regions of $15,000; however, this does not include any necessary supplies such as a drip. 2  For example, a NxStage kidney dialysis machine purchased with supplies can cost upwards of $45,000. 3  This does not include the costs of running the machine.
Average dialysis technician salary. Average annual salary for a dialysis technician in the United States ranges from $26,811 â $40,396 and an average hourly wage ranges from $11.65 to $15.05 per hour. Based on percentiles, the median yearly salary for 90th percentile of dialysis technicians has been around $42,587.