Lithotripsy is a procedure for treating kidney stones that uses shock waves to break them up so the patient can pass them, restoring normal renal function. As a lithotripsy technologist, you connect the patient to monitoring equipment so that the nurse can observe their vital signs during the procedure. You administer the treatment, position the patient, and operate the radiologic equipment to target the stones. Once the procedure is complete, your duties and responsibilities focus more on interpersonal communication, as you provide the patient and family with instructions for follow-up care, answer questions, and monitor vital signs until the patient is ready to go home.