Lead Dialysis Therapist

Job Description:

The Staff Nurse is the primary direct caregiver for patients undergoing dialysis treatment, functioning across Dialyser Reuse, Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Water Treatment Monitoring and Direct Patient Care. Working closely with, and under the direct supervision of, the Unit In-Charge, the job holder applies the scientific principles and process of dialysis treatment to respond to the physical and emotional needs of patients.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 1. Clinical Ops SOP – Dialysis Procedure : Assemble necessary supplies and prepare the dialyser and extracorporeal circuit according to established procedures and the dialysis prescription; verify absence of residual sterilants.
• 2. Equipment/Machine SOP: Test and monitor machine functions including alarms, conductivity and temperature; set monitors/alarms per unit and manufacturer protocol; verify dialyser and related documents.
• 3. Patient Care SOP: Obtain and document pre-dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature; inspect dialysis access, administer local anaesthesia if required, insert needles and initiate dialysis as per protocol and prescription.
• 4. Patient Care SOP : Administer anticoagulant, and measure/adjust blood flow rate and fluid removal rate according to established protocols and prescription.
• 5. Patient Care SOP: Monitor patient and equipment throughout the session, respond to alarms, and readjust treatment parameters as per protocol and individual patient requirements.
• 6. Emergency Response SOP : Respond appropriately to dialysis-related emergencies (hypotension, needle displacement/infiltration, clotting, blood leaks, air emboli) and initiate CPR in the event of cardiac arrest.
• 7. Patient Care SOP : Discontinue dialysis, establish hemostasis, and inspect/clean/dress access per unit protocol; obtain and record post-dialysis vitals, temperature and weight.
• 8.Quality/NABH SOP : Update patient vitals and dialysis data in Electronic Medical Records/relevant files; ensure adherence to NABH standards and other quality requirements in all processes.
• 9. Staff & Facility Management SOP : Assist in preparing patient schedules; train new teammates on machine preparation, monitoring and maintenance; monitor staff protocol adherence and report deviations to the Unit In-Charge; maintain emergency trolley stock and overall hygiene/waste management.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Dialysis or B.Sc. in Dialysis