Dialysis Technician

The Dialysis Technician will be responsible for operating dialysis machines, preparing patients for dialysis, monitoring dialysis sessions, maintaining equipment, and supporting nephrology care at SMVS Swaminarayan Hospital, Gandhinagar. This requires Diploma in Dialysis Technology or B.Sc Dialysis Technology qualification with 1–2 years of experience, strong knowledge of dialysis procedures, infection control, patient safety, and documentation.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis machines, dialyzers, tubing, RO water system, and required consumables before procedures.
• Verify patient identity, dialysis prescription, vascular access, and pre-dialysis vital signs.
• Assist in initiating, monitoring, and completing hemodialysis sessions as per protocol.
• Monitor patient vitals, machine parameters, alarms, and complications during dialysis.
• Report hypotension, cramps, access issues, machine alarms, or abnormal findings to doctors or nurses.
• Maintain dialysis records, machine logs, disinfection records, and consumable usage details.
• Follow infection control, PPE, biomedical waste, and dialysis safety protocols.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machines and dialysis areas after each session.
• Coordinate with nephrologists, nurses, biomedical team, pharmacy, and laboratory departments.
• Ensure availability of dialysis consumables, emergency medicines, and required equipment.
• Support emergency response during dialysis-related complications.
• Educate patients about dialysis preparation, access care, and basic safety instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness, discipline, and proper arrangement of dialysis unit.
• Report equipment malfunction, stock shortage, or patient safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure safe, timely, and patient-friendly dialysis care services.