Jr. Technical Officer / Technical Officer - Nephrology.

Jr. Technical Officer / Technical Officer - Nephrology.
Job No.
TECH 10
Department
Support Staff and Tech
Location
Mumbai
Work Experience
1+ years of experience in relevant field
Qualification
Diploma course in Nephrology / Dialysis technician course
Description
  • To assemble necessary supplies .
  • Responsible for proper labeling, washing and cleaning of dialyser and AV tubing.
  • Responsible for maintaining the RO plants (Repairing and maintenance).
  • Responsible for preparing Dialysis fluid and Dialysis fluid B part.
  • To assemble and prepare the dialysis extracorporeal circuit according to protocol and dialysis prescription. 
  • To verify absence of residual sterilants. 
  • To test monitors and machine functions, including alarms, conductivity and temperature. To set monitors and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols 
  • To document treatment parameters and to communicate patient condition and issues to Staff RN. 
  • To administer anticoagulant according to unit protocols and prescription. 
  • To measure and adjust blood flow rates according to established protocols and prescription 
  • To calculate and adjust fluid removal rates according to established protocols and prescription 
  • To monitor patients and equipment, respond to alarms, and readjusts treatment parameters as defined by established protocols and individual patient requirements. 
  • To change fluid removal rate and patient position, and administer replacement saline as directed by the physician order, or unit protocol 
  • To respond appropriately to dialysis - related emergencies such as hypotensive episodes, needle displacement or infiltration, clotting episodes, blood leaks.
  • To discontinue dialysis and establish hemostasis following unit protocol. To inspect, clean, and dress access site according to unit protocol. 
  • To discard dialysis supplies and clean, disinfect and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and unit protocol. 
  • To maintain professional conduct, good communication skills, and confidentiality in the care of patients. 
  • To educate the patient / patient relative regarding post dialysis care.
  • To maintain patient registers and files.
  • Maintenance of all dialysis equipments in coordination with biomedical engineer.
  • Involve in Quality assurance / Quality control activities and infection control policy.