Job Summary:
As a dialysis technician, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians in a dialysis unit or clinic. Your primary duties will include setting up and operating dialysis machines, monitoring patients during dialysis treatment, and ensuring the safety and comfort of patients throughout the process. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining dialysis equipment, preparing dialysis solutions, and documenting patient information accurately.
Responsibilities:
Prepare Dialysis Equipment: Set up and prepare dialysis machines and equipment according to established protocols before each patient's treatment session.
Assist Patients: Help patients onto dialysis machines, explain procedures, and address any concerns or questions they may have. Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition during dialysis treatment.
Operate Dialysis Machines: Start, monitor, and adjust dialysis machines and equipment during treatment sessions to ensure proper functioning and optimal treatment for patients.
Maintain Cleanliness and Sterility: Follow strict infection control procedures, maintain cleanliness in the dialysis unit, and adhere to sterilization protocols for equipment and supplies.
Monitor Fluid Removal: Monitor patients' fluid removal during dialysis treatment to prevent complications such as hypotension or fluid overload.
Administer Medications: Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, such as heparin for anticoagulation during dialysis treatment.
Document Patient Information: Accurately record patient data, including vital signs, treatment parameters, and any adverse reactions or complications during dialysis sessions.
Provide Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about kidney disease, dialysis treatment, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques to promote optimal health outcomes. Immediate joiner