Agnes Bautista
Skokie,IL
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 22 years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment. Discipline dialysis technician with more than22 years of experience delivering outstanding care to patients and operating various types of dialysis equipment. Empathetic medical staff aware of patient physical and emotional needs throughout dialysis process. Relevant technician with evolving awareness of cutting-edge advancements in care and treatment. Experienced Dialysis Technician with22 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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita Medical Group
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- 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.
- Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Concerto Renal Services
Lincolnwood, IL
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Mt Baker Kidney Center
Bellingham, WA
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Dialysis Technician
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet, IL
05.2006 - 03.2010
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical
Chicago, IL
08.2000 - 04.2005
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Dialysis Technician
Maple Kidney Center
Oak Park, IL
07.2002 - 04.2004
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Centro Escolar University
Mendiola, Manila,PhilippinesHigh School Diploma -
De Ocampo Memorial College
Pureza, Manila, Philippines04.1986
Skills
- Machine Operations
- Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
- Team Collaboration
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Blood Sample Collection
- Regulatory Standards
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Medical Condition Monitoring
- Data Reports
- Adverse Reaction Reporting
- Technical Troubleshooting
Certification
- CHT - Certified Hemodialysis Technologist
Timeline
Certified Dialysis Technician
Concerto Renal Services
05.2019 - 07.2021
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita Medical Group
04.2017 - 12.2021
Certified Dialysis Technician
Mt Baker Kidney Center
08.2015 - 09.2017
Dialysis Technician
Silver Cross Hospital
05.2006 - 03.2010
Dialysis Technician
Maple Kidney Center
07.2002 - 04.2004
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical
08.2000 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Centro Escolar University
High School Diploma -
De Ocampo Memorial College
Similar Profiles
Michael PennMichael Penn
Hemodialysis Technician at DaVita Medical GroupHemodialysis Technician at DaVita Medical Group
Tennisha ThomasTennisha Thomas
Patient Care Coordinator at DaVita Medical GroupPatient Care Coordinator at DaVita Medical Group
Christa HarrisChrista Harris
Registered Nurse at DaVita Medical GroupRegistered Nurse at DaVita Medical Group
Jamess StaggsJamess Staggs
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist/PCT Preceptor at DaVita Medical GroupBiomedical Equipment Support Specialist/PCT Preceptor at DaVita Medical Group
Demarea RiesDemarea Ries
Medical Assistant at Endeavor HealthMedical Assistant at Endeavor Health