Ammara Wasi
Houston
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician 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. Disciplined PCT with more 5 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. Detail-orient, well-versed in all elements of hemodialysis and skilled in operating
hemodialysis machines. Highly knowledgeable of infection control measures, aseptic techniques and bloodborne pathogens standards.Practical experience in an assisted living environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-versed in managing supplies, fields and aseptic techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Maple Avenue Kidney Centre
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- 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.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenious Medical Care
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Dialysis Technician
Maple Ave Kidney Centre
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- 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 to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- 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.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
Dialysis Technician
Nocturnal And Home Dialysis
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Education
High School Diploma -
Civic School
Gulshan E Iqbal,Karachi,PakistanB.com - Accounting
Govt Degree Commerce And Science College
Block 7 Gulshan E Iqbal,Karachi,PakistanSkills
- Advanced Nephrology Proficiency
- HIPAA
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Dialysis Treatment
- Patient Observation
- Records Management
- Specimen Handling
- Safety Monitoring
- Aseptic Technique
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency Response
- Treatment Documentation
- Infection Control Standards
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Currently completed CPR and AED program.
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Maple Avenue Kidney Centre
06.2022 - 05.2023
Dialysis Technician
Fresenious Medical Care
01.2019 - 10.2021
Dialysis Technician
Nocturnal And Home Dialysis
06.2016 - 08.2018
Dialysis Technician
Maple Ave Kidney Centre
03.2016 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Civic School
B.com - Accounting
Govt Degree Commerce And Science College