Job Title: Dialysis Technician

Job Summary The Dialysis Technician is responsible for safely preparing, operating, monitoring, and maintaining hemodialysis equipment and assisting in the delivery of dialysis treatment to patients under the supervision of the nephrologist and clinical team. The role includes patient monitoring, infection control, equipment maintenance, documentation, and responding appropriately to dialysis-related complications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care

- Verify patient identity, dialysis prescription, and treatment parameters before treatment.
- Record pre-dialysis weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and other relevant vital signs.
- Prepare and position patients for dialysis.
- Explain the dialysis procedure and provide reassurance and basic patient education.
- Monitor patients continuously during dialysis and report abnormal findings promptly.
- Perform post-dialysis assessment and record relevant observations.

2. Dialysis Procedure

- Prepare, prime, and operate hemodialysis machines according to prescribed protocols.
- Assemble dialyzer, blood tubing, and extracorporeal circuits correctly.
- Connect and disconnect patients from the dialysis machine according to institutional protocols and scope of practice.
- Monitor machine parameters, pressures, conductivity, temperature, alarms, and treatment progress.
- Identify and appropriately respond to dialysis-related complications and emergencies under the direction of the clinical team.

3. Vascular Access Care

- Prepare AV fistula, AV graft, or catheter access sites using appropriate aseptic technique.
- Perform cannulation where permitted by competency, hospital policy, and scope of practice.
- Observe access sites for bleeding, infection, infiltration, or other complications and report abnormalities.

4. Infection Prevention & Control





- Follow standard precautions and dialysis-unit infection-control policies.
- Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, equipment, chairs, and treatment areas.
- Follow protocols for handling blood-contaminated materials and biomedical waste.
- Maintain aseptic technique throughout dialysis procedures.

5. Equipment & Water Treatment

- Perform routine checks of dialysis machines before and after treatment.
- Report machine malfunction, technical problems, and alarms promptly.
- Assist with routine maintenance and troubleshooting as authorized.
- Monitor and maintain dialysis water-treatment/RO systems according to unit protocols.
- Ensure dialysis equipment is cleaned, disinfected, and maintained appropriately.

6. Documentation & Inventory

- Maintain accurate dialysis treatment records, patient charts, registers, and machine logs.
- Document treatment parameters, patient observations, complications, and interventions.
- Maintain adequate stock of dialysis consumables and report shortages.
- Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance records.

7. Teamwork & Professional Responsibilities

- Work effectively with nephrologists, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow hospital SOPs, safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Participate in audits, quality-improvement activities, training, and continuing education.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and professional conduct.

Educational Qualification




- Diploma in Dialysis Technology / Dialysis Therapy Technology or
- B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology / Dialysis Therapy Technology or equivalent recognized qualification.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare identifies Diploma/B.Sc.-level dialysis therapy qualifications for dialysis roles, while the Healthcare Sector Skill Council's occupational standard covers dialysis-machine operation, patient preparation, monitoring, documentation, disinfection, vascular-access preparation, and emergency response.

Experience

- Freshers: May be considered depending on hospital policy.
- Experienced candidates: 1–2 years or more of experience in a hospital/dialysis centre preferred.

Required Skills
- Good knowledge of hemodialysis procedures and equipment.
- Patient monitoring and basic emergency-response skills.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
- Understanding of vascular access care.
- Good documentation skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot routine equipment problems.
- Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work calmly in emergency situations.
- Team-oriented and patient-focused approach.

Working Conditions
- Rotational shifts, including weekends/night duties where required.
- May be required to handle emergency dialysis cases.
- Strict adherence to infection-control, occupational-safety, and hospital protocols is required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Safe and accurate delivery of dialysis treatment.
- Compliance with infection-control protocols.
- Accurate and timely documentation.
- Proper operation and maintenance of dialysis equipment.
- Timely identification and reporting of patient complications.
- Patient safety and satisfaction.
- Compliance with departmental SOPs and quality standards.

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Dialysis Technician (Idukki)
🏢 Al Azhar Medical College
📍 Idukki