Dialysis Technician

The Hans Foundation; Srinagar; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation in Srinagar (Uttarakhand) invites applications for a contractual Dialysis Technician role. The purpose is to maintain and sanitize dialysis machines, monitor water treatment, and assist doctors and nurses to deliver safe patient care.

Applicants should hold a Degree or Diploma in Dialysis, have 2–3 years of dialysis centre experience, and be proficient in English and Hindi with good documentation and reporting skills. Travel to remote areas may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Dialysis.
• 2–3 years of experience in a dialysis centre.
• Proficient in English and Hindi with good documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean dialysis machines and equipment.
• Monitor water treatment and dialyzer reprocessing.
• Observe patients for emergencies and assist with questions.
• Educate patients about dialysis and prep for procedures.
• Coordinate with nurses and doctors to deliver treatment.
• Document patient progress and vital signs.
• Support quality improvement activities at the centre.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree / Diploma in Dialysis

Job description

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

PROJECT OVERVIEW: HRCC

The Hans Foundation has been operating more than 45 Hans Renal Care Centers on self-Implementation mode since January 2022. HRCC intervention is an innovative model of healthcare delivery that could help alleviate health disparities among vulnerable populations and individuals with chronic Kidney diseases.

GENERAL

Location of Job: Srinagar (Uttarakhand)

Type of Employment: Contractual for 1-year, renewable basis performance

No. of Position: 1

Reporting to: Sr Project Manager

1. Duties and Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of this position are as given below:

• Maintaining dialysis machines and equipment.
• Cleaning dialysis machines and equipment
• Sanitizing and cleaning the machine are the dialysis treatment has taken place.
• Sanitizing and cleaning the surrounding area of the machine before the dialysis treatment can take place, so that the patient does not get infected.
• Monitoring the water treatment.
• The reprocessing of the dialyzer.
• Observing patients during treatment to monitor for signs of medical emergencies. Assisting with any patient questions or concerns.
• Educating patients on dialysis.
• Making alterations to treatment to maintain safe application.
• Working with nurses and doctors to administer the correct treatment for each Explaining the dialysis process to patients and their families.
• Monitoring the vascular access of the patient.
• Teaching patients about additional health care to enhance positive dialysis results. Prep patients and give local anesthesia.
• Create written reports on patient progress for doctors.
• Participating in the quality improvement of the Centre.
• Taking good and efficient care of the patient.
• Document the pre-dialysis specifications, which are inclusive of the weight of the patient, the temperature of the patient, and the other vital signs of the patient.

2. Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Dialysis

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements

• Min 2-3 years of experience in Dialysis Centre with good knowledge and skills.
• Good communication and documentation in English and Hindi
• Data analysis, reporting and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively in remote areas

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.