Sr. Executive Technician - Nephrology (Unit II)

Objective

Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients in renal failure

Principal Accountabilities :

(A) Operational
• Prepare dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution & to prepare machine for use. 
• Transports patient to dialysis room and positions patient on lounge chair at hemodialysis machine. 
• Takes and records patient's predialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. 
• Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties. 
• Cleans area of access (fistula, graft, or catheter), using antiseptic solution. 
• Connects hemodialysis machine to access in patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer. Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity (proportion of chemicals to water), and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards. 
• Starts blood flow pump at prescribed rate. 
• Inspects venous and arterial pressures as registered on equipment to ensure pressures are within established limits. Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure. Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction. 
• Takes and records patient's post dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. 
• May fabricate parts, such as cannulas, tubing, catheters, connectors, and fittings, using hand tools.
• Take care of RO Plant Functioning.
• Should be able to operate CRRT machine.
• Should be well versed with Haemodialysis. Peritoneal Dialysis.
 

Performance Parameters

• Ensure that the dialysis machine is working properly & regular calibrations of the equipments.
• Record treatment information.
• Proper upkeep of dialyzers.
• Proper functioning of RO Plant.
• Handling of Emergencies.
• Optimum Utilization of resources.
• Readiness to work in Odd Hours.
• Any other assigned responsibilities.
 

Education

Essential: Completion of 2-year dialysis technician program

Experience

4 - 6 of experience after completion of a dialysis technician program is preferred.

Knowledge

• Multitasking abilities
• Strong communication skills.
• Conceptual and Analytical skills.
• Computer literacy and hands on PC.