19 Sep
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Apollo Hospitals
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Navi Mumbai
19 Sep
Apollo Hospitals
Navi Mumbai
A.
Dialysis Procedure
Support
- Prepare the dialysis station, machine, consumables and required equipment before each treatment.
- Verify dialysis prescriptions and treatment parameters as instructed by the nephrologist/clinical team.
- Prepare and prime the dialysis machine and extracorporeal circuit according to established protocols.
- Assist with patient preparation and positioning before dialysis.
- Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis procedures within the defined scope of practice.
- Monitor machine parameters, blood flow, dialysate flow, pressures, conductivity, temperature and other relevant indicators.
- Identify abnormal machine readings or treatment-related concerns and escalate immediately.
- Assist the clinical team during complications or emergencies occurring during dialysis.
B.
Patient
Monitoring & Safety
- Record pre-, intra- and post-dialysis vital signs and other required observations.
- Monitor patients continuously for signs of hypotension, hypertension, cramps, nausea, bleeding, fever, allergic reactions or other complications.
- Promptly report any change in patient condition to the Nursing Officer/Nephrologist.
- Ensure correct patient identification and verification of prescribed treatment parameters.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity and comfort throughout the procedure.
- Follow established protocols for high-risk and emergency situations.
C.
Vascular Access
Support
- Assist with preparation and care of AV fistula,
AV graft and dialysis catheter sites as per hospital protocols and scope of practice.
- Maintain strict aseptic technique during vascular-access-related activities.
- Observe access sites for signs of infection, bleeding, swelling or other complications.
- Report abnormalities immediately to the clinical team.
D.
Infection
Prevention & Control
- Strictly follow hand-hygiene, aseptic technique and standard precautions.
- Follow dialysis-specific infection-control protocols.
- Ensure appropriate disinfection and cleaning of dialysis machines and patient-care areas.
- Correctly segregate and dispose of biomedical waste.
- Follow protocols for prevention of blood-borne infections and cross-contamination.
- Use PPE appropriately and ensure availability before commencing procedures.
E.
Equipment
Operation & Maintenance
- Operate dialysis machines and associated equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform routine pre-use checks and identify equipment abnormalities.
- Ensure dialysis machines are cleaned, disinfected and maintained according to manufacturer and hospital protocols.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration with biomedical engineering teams.
- Maintain records of equipment cleaning, maintenance, calibration and service activities.
- Immediately report equipment malfunction and remove unsafe equipment from service as per protocol.Role & responsibilities
Preferred candidate profile
📌 Walk-in For Dialysis Technician (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Apollo Hospitals
📍 Navi Mumbai