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HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

Patient-focused Certified HemoDialysis Technician offering 22 year background and knowledge in End stage renal failure treatment. Well educated in all elements of hemodialysis, with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering quality service and care.

Expert in attending to physical and emotional needs of the patient when initiating and terminating dialysis. Committed to maintaining currency on relevant advancements in care, treatment and infection control.Skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff. Have experience using Cobe3. Fresenius H & K machines and most recently the Braun.

Skills
  • Dialysis treatment
  • Direct patient care
  • Infection control standards
  • Measuring vital signs
  • HIPAA
  • Patient Education
  • Troubleshooting
  • EMR
  • Aseptic procedures
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers
Work History
Hemodialysis TechnicianNorthwest Kidney Center - Seattle, WA09/2016 - 11/2019
  • Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
  • Sterilized, cleaned, and maintained dialysis machine and equipment
  • Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment
  • Cared for patients by providing assistance, personal care and ambulation
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records
Pediatric Hemodialysis TechnicianFresenius Medical Care/Renal Care Group - Portland, Oregon08/2009 - 08/2016
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Sterilized, cleaned, and maintained dialysis machine and equipment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Charge Nurse.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve knowledge in all areas of Dialysis.
Hemodialysis Patient Care TechnicianFresenius Medical Care - Portland, OR10/2002 - 08/2010
  • Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Sterilized, cleaned, and maintained dialysis machine and equipment.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Dialysis TechnicianVeterans Hospital/self Employed - Portland, OR05/1998 - 05/2001
  • Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols
  • 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
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
  • Sterilized, cleaned, and maintained dialysis machine and equipment
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Education
GEDMt Hood Community College - Gresham, OR
General Studies For NursingMt Hood Community College - Gresham, OR
Certifications
  • Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • Basic Life Support Provider
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Northwest Kidney Center
  • Fresenius Medical Care/Renal Care Group
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Veterans Hospital/self Employed

School Attended

  • Mt Hood Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Hemodialysis Technician
  • Pediatric Hemodialysis Technician
  • Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
  • Dialysis Technician

Degrees

  • GED
    General Studies For Nursing

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