Dialysis Technician job description

About the job

We are looking for a dialysis technician to prepare and run haemodialysis machines and monitor patients during sessions, applying strict infection control and water safety procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare the dialysis machine, fit and prime lines and dialysers, and test them before each session
• Weigh patients and take their vital signs before and after dialysis
• Connect patients through their fistula or catheter and disconnect them afterwards using aseptic technique
• Set the session to the doctor's prescription and watch blood pressure and fluid removal
• Respond to machine alarms and complications such as low blood pressure and cramps, alerting the nurse or doctor at once
• Disinfect machines after each session and check dialysis water and the water treatment plant
• Record session data in the patient's file or the electronic system
• Follow isolation procedures for patients with viral hepatitis and prevent cross-infection

Working conditions

• Shift work, including evenings and holidays

Requirements

• Intermediate or higher diploma in nursing or medical technology and accredited dialysis training, with a licence to practise where required
• 3 to 6 years of experience in dialysis

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Dialysis machine operation
• Haemodialysis
• Fistula and catheter care
• Vital signs
• Infection control
• Dialysis water treatment
• Patient care

Preferred

• BLS certificate
• Experience in peritoneal dialysis
• Experience in basic dialysis machine maintenance