Dialysis Technician

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Prepare patients for dialysis treatment by recording vital signs and assessing general condition.
• Assist patients before, during, and after dialysis procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout dialysis sessions and report any complications or abnormalities to the nephrologist or nursing staff.
• Ensure patient comfort and provide emotional support during treatment.
• Dialysis Procedures
• Set up and operate dialysis machines according to prescribed treatment plans.
• Prime dialysis circuits and prepare dialyzers before treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments as per protocol.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation.
• Equipment Management
• Perform routine checks, calibration, and preventive maintenance of dialysis machines.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and coordinate repairs when required.
• Ensure adequate availability of dialysis consumables and supplies.
• Maintain water treatment systems and monitor water quality parameters.
• Infection Control & Safety
• Follow hospital infection control policies and dialysis unit protocols.
• Ensure proper sterilization and disinfection of equipment and treatment areas.
• Adhere to biomedical waste management guidelines.
• Follow patient safety standards and emergency response procedures.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate patient treatment records and machine logs.
• Document dialysis parameters, patient observations, and adverse events.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, NABH standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualification & Experience  

• Diploma/B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology or Renal Dialysis Technology.
• Certification in Dialysis Technology preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage