Technician

Patient Care and Dialysis Procedure

1. Prepare patients for haemodialysis as per the prescribed treatment plan.

2. Verify patient identity and dialysis prescription before initiating treatment.

3. Check and record patients' pre-dialysis weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and other relevant parameters.

4. Prepare and operate dialysis machines according to established protocols.

5. Assist in initiating and terminating dialysis procedures under authorized supervision.

6. Monitor dialysis parameters, including blood flow rate, dialysate flow, pressure, conductivity and temperature.

7. Observe patients during dialysis for any complications and immediately report abnormalities to the concerned doctor or nurse.

8. Assist in managing dialysis-related emergencies as per hospital protocols.

9. Ensure proper care and handling of dialysis access, including AV fistula and dialysis catheters, within the scope of training and authorization.

B. Equipment and Machine Management

1. Ensure proper functioning of dialysis machines before and after every procedure.

2. Perform machine disinfection, cleaning and maintenance as per manufacturer guidelines and hospital protocols.

3. Check availability and expiry dates of dialysers, blood tubing, needles, concentrates and other consumables.

4. Maintain records of machine maintenance and report technical faults to the Biomedical Engineering Department.

5. Ensure proper functioning of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment system.

6. Monitor water quality parameters as per prescribed standards and report any deviations immediately.

C. Infection Prevention and Control

1. Follow hand hygiene practices and standard precautions during all dialysis procedures.

2. Maintain aseptic techniques while handling dialysis equipment and vascular access.

3. Ensure appropriate disinfection of dialysis machines, chairs, beds and surrounding surfaces after each patient.

4. Follow biomedical waste management guidelines and ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste.

5. Adhere to hospital infection control policies, particularly for prevention of blood-borne infections.

6. Ensure appropriate handling and segregation of equipment used for patients with infectious diseases.