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Advanced Clinical & Technical Operations: Complex Dialysis Procedures: Independently set up, initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis treatments for a diverse patient population, including those with complex medical conditions, multiple comorbidities, and challenging vascular access. Vascular Access Management: Expertly assess, cannulate (for AV Fistula/Graft), and manage various vascular access types (AV fistula, AV graft, central venous catheters), identifying potential complications and troubleshooting access-related issues. Administer local anesthesia as per protocol, under nursing/physician supervision if required. Critical Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, fluid balance, and clinical status during dialysis, identifying and responding to adverse reactions, complications (e.g., hypotension, cramps, arrhythmias, access bleeding), and emergencies. Implement appropriate interventions as per protocol or physician's orders. Equipment Mastery: Operate, troubleshoot, and perform advanced routine maintenance on a wide range of hemodialysis machines and related equipment. Understand and manage various dialysis modalities (e.g., conventional HD, HDF, online HDF). RO Plant & Water Quality: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and quality control of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant, ensuring the purity and safety of dialysis water in strict adherence to AAMI/ISO standards and local regulations. Maintain comprehensive water quality logs. Dialyzer Reprocessing: Supervise and, if necessary, perform dialyzer reprocessing (manual and automated) according to established protocols, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to infection control guidelines. Emergency Response: Proficiently respond to and manage dialysis-related emergencies (e.g., air embolism, severe hypotension, cardiac arrest) by initiating basic life support measures and assisting the medical team effectively. II. Leadership & Mentorship Training & Mentoring: Act as a primary trainer and mentor for new and junior dialysis technicians, guiding them in all aspects of dialysis procedures, patient care, equipment operation, and safety protocols. Shift Coordination: Assist the In-charge/Manager in planning and organizing daily shift activities, patient assignments, and workflow to ensure efficient operation of the dialysis unit. Quality Assurance: Lead and actively participate in quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) initiatives within the dialysis unit. Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions. Problem Solving: Serve as a subject matter expert and first point of contact for technical or operational issues encountered by junior staff, providing guidance and resolving complex problems. Resource Optimization: Assist in monitoring and managing the inventory of dialysis consumables and equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing wastage. III. Documentation & Compliance Accurate Documentation: Ensure meticulous and accurate documentation of all aspects of dialysis treatment, including patient vitals, machine parameters, fluid removal, medications administered, complications, and patient education in electronic health records (EHR) or physical charts. Infection Control: Enforce and strictly adhere to all infection control policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, equipment disinfection, and bio-medical waste management as per NABH/JCI standards and Indian regulations. Policy Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with all hospital policies, departmental protocols, and national guidelines (e.g., those from the Indian Society of Nephrology, NABH). Reporting: Assist in preparing regular reports on unit operations, equipment status, and quality metrics as required. IV. Patient Education & Communication Patient Education: Educate patients and their families comprehensively about their dialysis treatment, vascular access care, diet, fluid restrictions, medication adherence, and signs of complications. Reinforce self-care practices. Communication: Maintain excellent communication with patients, families, nephrologists, nurses, and other healthcare team members. Provide clear, empathetic, and professional communication. Job Identification 30071 Posting Date 06/02/2025, 03:00 PM Apply Before 06/15/2025, 03:00 PM Degree Level Diploma Job Schedule Full time Locations 127, Shankarsheth Rd, , Pune, Maharashtra, 411042, IN Show more Show less
