Alexandra Harris
Dialysis technician
Lagrange,OH
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 5 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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Centers For Dialysis Care
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Set up and operated various different dialysis machines
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Shadowed personnel to learn appropriate methods for solving customer issues and troubleshooting technical problems.
- Worked with high-performing teams in Agile environment.
State Tested Nurse Aide
O'Neill Healthcare
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Northridge Health & Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
- Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
- Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lorain CountyJVS/Adult Career Center
Oberlin, OH06.2016
Skills
- Adverse Reaction Reporting
- Blood Sample Collection
- Patient Transport
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Infection Control Standards
- Aseptic Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Health Education
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Diagnostic Troubleshooting
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Fistula Cannulation
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Attention To Detail
- Team building
- Planning And Coordination
- Physicians Orders
- Written And Verbal Instructions
- Interpretation Skills
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Centers For Dialysis Care
08.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
11.2018 - 11.2019
State Tested Nurse Aide
O'Neill Healthcare
05.2016 - 08.2017
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Northridge Health & Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 08.2017
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
05.2013 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Lorain CountyJVS/Adult Career Center