Experienced Dialysis Technician with 25+ years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations, and regulatory guidelines.
Certified Dialysis Technician experienced working with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients providing quality, compassionate care. Professional educator and trainer on dialysis equipment, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Accomplishments
Initiated and managed dialysis treatment for 5 patients daily.
Trained over 10 staff on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Skills
Dialysis treatment
Biohazardous waste disposal
Advanced nephrology proficiency
HIPAA
Measuring vital signs
Direct Patient Care
Infection control standards
Records management
Patient education
Equipment Maintenance
Diagnostic troubleshooting
Microsoft Office
EMR
Phlebotomy
Records management specialist
Work History
Dialysis Technician, 01/2020 - Current Stony Brook University – Southhampton, NY,
Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Personal Care Assistant, 09/2019 - 01/2020 Phoenix Home Care And Hospice – Bethalto, IL,
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Travel Technician Dialysis, 06/2012 - 07/2014 Foundation Medical Staffing – City, STATE,
Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
Responded to all dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
CCHT. Inventory Control Specialist, 05/1995 - 04/2012 Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc. – City, STATE,
Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
Managed complex projects as directed by leadership, delivering positive outcomes within time and budget constraints.
Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
Implemented crisis control initiatives to reduce lost time during unanticipated events.
Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork.
Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
Kept merchandise moving smoothly and accurately from stockroom to sales floor.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Expected in 01/2000 - South University - , GPA:
Graduated cum laude
Diploma: Medical Specialist US ARMY, Expected in - Academy of Health Science - , GPA:
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