Lead Dialysis Therapist/Senior Dialysis Therapist/Dialysis Therapist

Role & responsibilities

Job Description (JD) Dialysis Technician

Job Title: Dialysis Technician
Department: Clinical / Dialysis Unit
Reports To: Dialysis In-charge / Unit Head / Nephrologist
Location: Dialysis Centre / Hospital

Job Purpose

To provide safe, effective, and compassionate dialysis care to patients by operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patients during treatment, maintaining infection-control standards, and supporting the clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and check dialysis machines, RO systems, dialyzers, consumables, and other required equipment before treatment.
• Perform dialysis procedures as per physician orders and established clinical protocols.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and clinical condition before, during, and after dialysis.
• Identify and promptly report complications or abnormal patient conditions to the nurse/doctor.
• Ensure proper vascular-access care, including AV fistula, graft, and catheter handling as per protocol.
• Follow strict infection-prevention and biomedical-waste-management practices.
• Maintain accurate patient treatment records, machine records, and other required documentation.
• Perform machine disinfection and routine maintenance checks according to SOPs.
• Ensure availability and proper storage of dialysis consumables and emergency equipment.
• Provide basic patient education regarding dialysis procedures, hygiene, diet/fluid restrictions, and treatment compliance.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, dignity, and comfort throughout the treatment.
• Coordinate effectively with nurses, nephrologists, and other healthcare staff.
• Follow all hospital/company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and statutory requirements.

Qualification

• Diploma/B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology / Dialysis Therapy Technology or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Relevant registration/certification, wherever applicable.

Experience

• Freshers can be considered depending on organizational requirements.
• Experience in a dialysis centre/hospital is preferred.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of hemodialysis procedures and dialysis machines.
• Knowledge of vascular access and infection-control practices.
• Patient monitoring and emergency-response skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and handle emergency situations.
• Teamwork, discipline, empathy, and attention to detail.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Patient safety and quality of dialysis treatment.
• Compliance with clinical SOPs and infection-control standards.
• Accurate and timely documentation.
• Machine/equipment readiness and proper maintenance.
• Patient satisfaction and professional conduct.
• Compliance with safety and quality audits.