Clinical Specialist - Peritoneal Dialysis

Mitra Industries; Jabalpur, Pune District, Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitra Industries in India is seeking a dedicated Clinical Specialist to support Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) therapy adoption and delivery. You will coordinate with nephrologists, dialysis technicians, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers to promote PD awareness and ensure quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include training patients, monitoring therapy, maintaining records, and ensuring infection control, with travel within the territory as required.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nursing / MLT / DMLT qualification.
• Experience in Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Nephrology, Renal Care, or Dialysis Centre operations preferred.
• Knowledge of patient counselling, clinical documentation, infection control, and dialysis procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with nephrologists, nursing staff, technicians, patients, and caregivers.
• Ability to conduct patient education and therapy training sessions.
• Good coordination, reporting, problem-solving, and patient management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory, as required.

Responsibilities

• Meet nephrologists and explain the benefits of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) therapy.
• Engage with hemodialysis technicians and nursing staff to generate patient leads and awareness of PD therapy.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with nephrologists, nursing staff, and HD technicians to support therapy compliance and patient satisfaction.
• Monitor patient progress and clinical parameters during PD therapy in coordination with the nephrologist.
• Maintain accurate patient records, clinical reports, and therapy documentation.
• Coordinate with nephrologists, dialysis nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Identify and promptly report complications or changes in patient condition to the treating nephrologist.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques during PD training and procedures.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home hygiene, infection prevention, and sterile handling practices.
• Provide first-level clinical support during emergencies and escalations as needed.
• Assist in training new PD patients and caregivers on therapy initiation, daily procedures, and ongoing therapy management.
• Support healthcare teams with dialysis setup, equipment checks, and basic troubleshooting.
• Participate in organizational training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of dialysis practices and clinical protocols.
• Act as a liaison between patients, treating nephrologists, and the therapy provider to facilitate effective communication and care coordination.
• Prepare periodic reports on therapy outcomes, patient adherence, and quality indicators.
• Participate in renal health awareness initiatives and educational campaigns to promote understanding of PD therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical documentation

Infection control

Education

B.Sc. Nursing / MLT / DMLT

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and patient-focused Clinical Specialist to support the adoption and delivery of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) therapy. The role involves coordinating with nephrologists, dialysis technicians, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers to promote awareness of PD therapy, support patient training, monitor therapy compliance, and ensure quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet nephrologists and explain the benefits of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) therapy to support appropriate patient identification and therapy adoption.
• Engage with hemodialysis (HD) technicians and nursing staff to generate patient leads and build awareness of PD therapy.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with nephrologists, nursing staff, and HD technicians to support therapy compliance and patient satisfaction.
• Monitor patient progress and relevant clinical parameters during PD therapy, in coordination with the treating nephrologist.
• Maintain accurate patient records, clinical reports, and therapy documentation.
• Coordinate with nephrologists, dialysis nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Identify and promptly report complications or changes in patient condition to the treating nephrologist.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques during PD training and procedures.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home hygiene, infection prevention, and sterile handling practices.
• Provide first-level clinical support during emergencies and escal...
• Assist in training new PD patients and caregivers on therapy initiation, daily procedures, and ongoing therapy management.
• Support healthcare teams with dialysis setup, equipment checks, and basic troubleshooting.
• Participate in organizational training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of dialysis practices and clinical protocols.
• Act as a liaison between patients, treating nephrologists, and the therapy provider to facilitate effective communication and care coordination.
• Prepare periodic reports on therapy outcomes, patient adherence, and quality indicators.
• Participate in renal health awareness initiatives and educational campaigns to promote understanding of PD therapy.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• B.Sc. Nursing / MLT / DMLT qualification.
• Candidates with experience in Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Nephrology, Renal Care, or Dialysis Centre operations will be preferred.
• Knowledge of patient counselling, clinical documentation, infection control, and dialysis procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with nephrologists, nursing staff, technicians, patients, and caregivers.
• Ability to conduct patient education and therapy training sessions.
• Good coordination, reporting, problem-solving, and patient management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory, as required.