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Amanda Riccio

Carlisle,PA
Amanda Riccio

Summary

Proficient PCT with more than 6 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume clinical settings. Expert in all aspects of dialysis, including infection control measures, regulatory guidelines, and patient care standards. Seeking to apply leadership and talent to take next career step in challenging CCHT/ Preseptor role.

Overview

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Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

5

Presentar

5

Vascular Access Manager

6

Advice Nephrology Knowledge

6

Patient Care

10

Infection control

20

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

6

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

6

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

6

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

6

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

6

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

6

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

6

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Work History

DaVita
Carlisle, PA

Ccht/Preseptor/Access Manager/Lead Technician
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Inspected equipment settings and temperature for conformance with safety standards.
  • Participated in regular continuing education programs related to advances in dialysis technology and practices.
  • Cleaned fistula, graft and catheter with antiseptic solution.
  • Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
  • Skilled CCHT positively committed to monitoring data and quality measures in collaboration with providers to continually improve patient care and support services. Dedicated to providing individualized care and promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Fosters relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
  • Utilized problem solving skills to resolve issues that arise during treatment sessions.
  • Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.

Fresenius kidney Care
Harrisburg, PA

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
07.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
  • Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
  • Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
  • Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
  • Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.

Dialysis Care Center
Mechanicsburg, PA

Ccht/Preseptor/VA and Lab Manager
12.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Administered medication as prescribed by physicians.
  • Provided education to patients about nutrition, fluid management, medications, and other related topics.
  • Skilled CCHT positively committed to monitoring data and quality measures in collaboration with providers to continually improve patient care and support services. Dedicated to providing individualized care and promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Fosters relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Education

The Nephrology Nursings Certification Commission
Harrisburg, PA

Certification from CCHT Certifications
09.2020

University Overview

  • Completed continuing education in Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

National Red Cross

from ALS, BLS, CPR
2019

Cumberland Valley High School
Mechanicsburg, PA

High School Diploma
05.1999

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste
  • Vital statistics
  • Maintaining dialysis equipment
  • Hemodialysis treatment
  • Patient Health Education
  • Patient Care
  • Equipment testing and calibration
  • Problem resolution
  • Sample Collection
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Advanced Nephrology Knowledge
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Timeline

Ccht/Preseptor/Access Manager/Lead Technician

DaVita
01.2023 - Current

Ccht/Preseptor/VA and Lab Manager

Dialysis Care Center
12.2021 - 12.2022

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius kidney Care
07.2019 - Current

The Nephrology Nursings Certification Commission

Certification from CCHT Certifications

National Red Cross

from ALS, BLS, CPR

Cumberland Valley High School

High School Diploma

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