Dialysis Technician

About This Role

This role involves preparing and maintaining dialysis equipment, ensuring the safety and quality of water systems, and assisting the hemodialysis team with patient care and emergencies. The position suits a certified Dialysis Technician with a strong understanding of dialysis procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform adequate rinsing and priming of dialyzers prior to use
• Prepare dialysis baths according to the right formula and proper calibration and settings on the dialysis machine
• Properly label and collect all used dialyzers in the dialysis area and store them properly in accordance with internal protocol to prevent spillage of blood products and avoid contamination
• Perform and assess reprocessing of used dialyzers based on AAMI standards
• Assist and perform regular preventive maintenance of all HD machines including monitoring and proper recording of machine hours, machine repairs, and machine-related problems
• Conduct proper regular disinfection of the dialysis unit, HD machines, medical equipment, reprocessing machines, RO 29 (Reverse Osmosis), and water distribution systems, and ensure proper daily performance
• Ensure that regular backwashing and all proper maintenance of the RO water system be performed daily to provide safe and adequate water supply and avoid interference in the HDC operations
• Conduct monthly bacteriology testing of all required water products as well as bi-annual chemical analysis of the treated water in DOH accredited laboratories
• Assist the HD team during emergencies and perform BLD during cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
• Enforce and observe company set policies and perform tasks delegated

Requirements

• At least a high school graduate
• Must have a certification and training as Dialysis Technician
• Must have a Hemodialysis Certification by a structured training program for three (3) months or more if necessary