Job Description

Job No.

TECH 10

Department

Support Staff and Tech

Location

Mumbai

Work Experience

1+ years of experience in relevant field

Qualification

Diploma course in Nephrology / Dialysis technician course

Description

To assemble necessary supplies . Responsible for proper labeling, washing and cleaning of dialyser and AV tubing. Responsible for maintaining the RO plants (Repairing and maintenance). Responsible for preparing Dialysis fluid and Dialysis fluid B part. To assemble and prepare the dialysis extracorporeal circuit according to protocol and dialysis prescription. To verify absence of residual sterilants. To test monitors and machine functions, including alarms, conductivity and temperature. To set monitors and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols To document treatment parameters and to communicate patient condition and issues to Staff RN. To administer anticoagulant according to unit protocols and prescription. To measure and adjust blood flow rates according to established protocols and prescription To calculate and adjust fluid removal rates according to established protocols and prescription To monitor patients and equipment, respond to alarms, and readjusts treatment parameters as defined by established protocols and individual patient requirements. To change fluid removal rate and patient position, and administer replacement saline as directed by the physician order, or unit protocol To respond appropriately to dialysis - related emergencies such as hypotensive episodes, needle displacement or infiltration, clotting episodes, blood leaks. To discontinue dialysis and establish hemostasis following unit protocol. To inspect, clean, and dress access site according to unit protocol. To discard dialysis supplies and clean, disinfect and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and unit protocol. To maintain professional conduct, good communication skills, and confidentiality in the care of patients. To educate the patient / patient relative regarding post dialysis care. To maintain patient registers and files. Maintenance of all dialysis equipments in coordination with biomedical engineer. * Involve in Quality assurance / Quality control activities and infection control policy.