Junior Dialysis Technician

**BACKGROUND**

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

**GENERAL**

**Location of Job**:Mairang, Meghalaya

**Type of Employment**: Contractual for 1 year, renewable basis performance

**No. of Position**: 1

**Reporting to**: Project Coordinator

**1. Duties and Responsibilities**:
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The key responsibilities of this position are as given below:

- Maintaining dialysis machines and equipment.
- Cleaning dialysis machines and equipment
- Sanitizing and cleaning the machine are the dialysis treatment has taken place.
- Sanitizing and cleaning the surrounding area of the machine before the dialysis treatment can take place, so that the patient does not get infected.
- Monitoring the water treatment.
- The reprocessing of the dialyzer.
- Observing patients during treatment to monitor for signs of medical emergencies. Assisting with any patient questions or concerns.
- Educating patients on dialysis.
- Working with nurses and doctors to administer the correct treatment for each Explaining the dialysis process to patients and their families.
- Monitoring the vascular access of the patient.
- Teaching patients about additional health care to enhance positive dialysis results. Prep patients and give local anesthesia.
- Create written reports on patient progress for doctors.
- Participating in the quality improvement of the Centre.
- Taking good and efficient care of the patient.
- Document the pre-dialysis specifications, which are inclusive of the weight of the patient, the temperature of the patient, and the other vital signs of the patient.

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**2. Other Indicative Requirements**

**Educational Qualifications**
- Degree / Diploma in Dialysis

**Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements**

**(Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)**
- Min 3 years of experience in Dialysis Centre with good knowledge and skills.
- Good communication and documentation in English and Hindi
- Data analysis, reporting and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively in remote areas