The Dialysis Technician is responsible for delivering protected, high-quality haemodialysis treatment to patients while ensuring strict adherence to clinical protocols, infection-control standards, machine maintenance procedures, and patient care guidelines. The role is critical in ensuring excellent patient outcomes and a superior treatment experience.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Dialysis Delivery
Prepare patients for dialysis and assess vital signs.
Safely connect and disconnect patients.
Monitor patients throughout treatment.
Promptly escalate any clinical concerns.
Machine Operations
Prepare, test, operate and maintain dialysis machines and RO water systems as per SOPs.
Ensure machine readiness and report breakdowns immediately.
Clinical Quality & Safety
Follow infection prevention and control protocols.
Maintain dialysis adequacy standards and vascular access care procedures.
Support medication administration and emergency response protocols.
Consumables & Inventory
Maintain dialysis consumables and ensure proper storage.
Track usage, minimize wastage and report stock shortages to the Centre Manager.
Documentation & RenalOS Compliance
Accurately document treatment parameters, patient observations, machine logs, consumable usage and adverse events in RenalOS and prescribed records.
Patient Experience
Provide compassionate patient support.
Educate patients on dialysis care, diet and treatment adherence.
Address patient concerns professionally.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with biomedical waste management, NABH standards, safety guidelines and Lord’s Renal clinical protocols.
Emergency Management
Assist in handling dialysis-related emergencies and provide CPR support.
Coordinate with nurses and nephrologists during critical situations.