Staff Nurse

NephroPlus; Pune District, Ahmedabad District, Vadodara; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

NephroPlus in Pune is seeking a Dialysis Care Technician to join our medical team. You will assemble supplies, prepare dialyser per prescription, and monitor machine function while documenting patient data and safety procedures.

You will perform pre- and post-dialysis vital signs, assess access, adjust fluid removal under protocol, and communicate changes to the unit in-charge to ensure optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assemble supplies and prepare dialysis components according to protocol.
• Monitor dialysis machines, alarms, and water quality; document parameters.
• Record pre- and post-dialysis vital signs and patient measurements.
• Administer anticoagulants and adjust parameters per prescription.
• Respond to dialysis-related emergencies and collaborate with the unit in-charge.

Job description

Medical Care:

• 1. Assemble necessary supplies to conduct dialysis procedure; prepare dialyser according to established procedures and the dialysis prescription
• 2. Assemble and prepare the dialysis extracorporeal circuit according to protocol and dialysis prescription.
• 3. Verify absence of residual sterilants.
• 4. Test, monitor and machine functions, including alarms, conductivity and temperature. Set monitor and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols. Verify Dialyser & documents.
• 5. Discard dialysis supplies and sanitize equipment according to manufacturer and unit protocol.
• 6. Ensure RO readings are in safe limits and water level is maintained for the subsequent shift & document the data.

Patient Care:

• 1. Obtain and document pre-dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature.
• 2. Inspect the patients Dialysis access, administer local anesthesia if required; insert needles, and initiate dialysis according to unit protocol and patient prescription.
• 3. Document treatment parameters and communicate patient condition and issues to the unit-in-charge.
• 4. Administer anticoagulant according to unit protocol and prescription.
• 5. Measure and adjust blood flow rate according to established protocols and prescription.
• 6. Calculate and adjust fluid removal rates according to established protocols and prescription.
• 7. Discontinue dialysis and established hemostasis following unit protocol. Inspect, clean and dress access according to unit protocol.
• 8. Obtain and record post dialysis vital signs, temperature and weight.
• 9. Monitor patients and equipment, response to alarms, and readjust treatment parameters as defined by established protocols and individual patient requirements.
• 10. Change fluid removal rate and patient position and administer replacement saline as directed by the physician order or protocol.
• 11. Respond appropriately to dialysis related emergencies such as hypotensive episodes, needle displacement or infiltration, clotting episodes, blood leaks, air emboli, etc.
• 12. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac arrest.
• 13. Collaborate with the unit- in-charge and Sr. Therapist in identifying and meeting patient education goals.
• 14. Communicate emotional, medical, psychosocial and nutritional concerns to the unit in-charge.
• 15. Maintain professional conduct, good communication skills and confidentiality in the care of patients.Role & responsibilities

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