Opening For Dialysis Technician

Apollo Hospitals; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Dialysis Technician to provide safe, efficient dialysis procedure support under nephrologist supervision. You will prepare the dialysis station and machine, monitor treatment parameters and assist with patient positioning and care.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, monitoring vital signs, and supporting vascular access care while coordinating with the clinical team for emergencies and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience with dialysis procedures and patient care.
• Ability to verify prescriptions and monitor treatment parameters.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection-control standards.
• Support AV fistula/graft sites and catheter care.
• Operate and maintain dialysis equipment and document activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis station, machine and consumables before treatment.
• Monitor machine parameters and patient condition during dialysis.
• Assist with vascular access care and aseptic technique.
• Record vital signs before/after dialysis and report abnormalities.
• Follow infection-control protocols and dispose of waste properly.
• Coordinate with biomedical engineering for maintenance and calibration.

Skills

Dialysis procedures

Machine operation

Patient monitoring

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Vascular access support

Safety protocols

Tools

Dialysis machine

Vascular access tools

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide safe, efficient and technically competent support for haemodialysis procedures under the supervision of the nephrologist and nursing/clinical team. The Dialysis Technician is responsible for preparing and operating dialysis equipment, monitoring the dialysis process, maintaining infection-control standards, ensuring equipment safety and supporting high-quality patient care.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Dialysis Procedure Support

• Prepare the dialysis station, machine, consumables and required equipment before each treatment.
• Verify dialysis prescriptions and treatment parameters as instructed by the nephrologist/clinical team.
• Prepare and prime the dialysis machine and extracorporeal circuit according to established protocols.
• Assist with patient preparation and positioning before dialysis.
• Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis procedures within the defined scope of practice.
• Monitor machine parameters, blood flow, dialysate flow, pressures, conductivity, temperature and other relevant indicators.
• Identify abnormal machine readings or treatment-related concerns and escalation immediately.
• Assist the clinical team during complications or emergencies occurring during dialysis.

B. Patient Monitoring & Safety

• Record pre-, intra- and post-dialysis vital signs and other required observations.
• Monitor patients continuously for signs of hypotension, hypertension, cramps, nausea, bleeding, fever, allergic reactions or other complications.
• Promptly report any change in patient condition to the Nursing Officer/Nephrologist.
• Ensure correct patient identification and verification of prescribed treatment parameters.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity and comfort throughout the procedure.
• Follow established protocols for high-risk and emergency situations.

C. Vascular Access Support

• Assist with preparation and care of AV fistula, AV graft and dialysis catheter sites as per hospital protocols and scope of practice.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique during vascular-access-related activities.
• Observe access sites for signs of infection, bleeding, swelling or other complications.
• Report abnormalities immediately to the clinical team.

D. Infection Prevention & Control

• Strictly follow hand-hygiene, aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Follow dialysis-specific infection-control protocols.
• Ensure appropriate disinfection and cleaning of dialysis machines and patient-care areas.
• Correctly segregate and dispose of biomedical waste.
• Follow protocols for prevention of blood-borne infections and cross-contamination.
• Use PPE appropriately and ensure availability before commencing procedures.

E. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate dialysis machines and associated equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine pre-use checks and identify equipment abnormalities.
• Ensure dialysis machines are cleaned, disinfected and maintained according to manufacturer and hospital protocols.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration with biomedical engineering teams.
• Maintain records of equipment cleaning, maintenance, calibration and service activities.
• Immediately report equipment malfunction and remove unsafe equipment from service as per protocol.