Dialysis Technician

The Hans Foundation (THF); Uttarkashi; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation (THF) seeks a Dialysis Technician for its Uttarkashi project in Uttarakhand. Contractual for 1 year with renewal based on performance; location Uttarkashi.

Responsibilities include maintaining dialysis equipment, sanitizing areas, monitoring water treatment, and educating patients. Requires dialysis degree/diploma and 2–3 years’ experience, with travel willingness and bilingual English/Hindi proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Dialysis required.
• 2–3 years of dialysis centre experience.
• Good English and Hindi communication.
• Data analysis, reporting and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively in remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dialysis machines and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize dialysis machines and workspace.
• Monitor water treatment and dialyzer reprocessing.
• Observe patients for emergencies and assist nurses/doctors.
• Educate patients about dialysis and explain process.
• Record patient vitals and pre-dialysis data.
• Prepare patients and assist with local anesthesia when needed.
• Create written reports on patient progress for doctors.
• Support quality improvement initiatives at the centre.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe treatment.

Skills

Communication

English

Hindi

Data analysis

Documentation

Travel willingness

Education

Dialysis degree/diploma

Job description

BACKGROUND

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: Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand)

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

No. of Position: 1

Reporting to: Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Dialysis

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements

(Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• 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