Dialysis Technician

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care & Dialysis Procedures

• Perform pre-dialysis assessment (vitals, weight, access site condition).
• Conduct hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis as per prescribed protocols.
• Monitor patients during and after dialysis for complications such as hypotension, cramps, or access-related issues.
• Handle dialysis emergencies promptly and inform the management authorities.
• Educate patients and families about diet, fluid restrictions, and post-dialysis care.

2. Equipment & Machine Management

• Operate, calibrate, servicing and troubleshoot dialysis machines, water treatment units, and RO plants.
• Ensure regular disinfection, cleaning, and sterilization of machines.
• Maintain records of machine usage, maintenance, and breakdowns.
• Report technical issues to management authorities.

3. Supervisory Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor junior dialysis technicians and nursing staff.
• Prepare duty rosters and assign responsibilities in the dialysis unit.
• Ensure adequate stock of consumables (dialyzers, catheters, dialysate, heparin, etc.).
• Monitor adherence to infection control and biomedical waste disposal protocols.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain patient records, dialysis logs, and treatment reports accurately.
• Ensure compliance with NABH, state health regulations, and biomedical waste management rules.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and dialysis audits.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis procedures.
• Knowledge of water treatment systems and dialysis machine troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle critical patients.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person