Ashley Montano
Mountainview Regional Hospital Acutes
Las Cruces,NM
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Inpatient Care Technician supporting acute kidney and dialysis patients in hospital settings. Performs vital sign monitoring, evaluates vascular access patency, initiates prescribed dialysis treatments, and responds to intradialytic complications with RN delegation. Maintains dialysis machine safety checks and treatment readiness to support uninterrupted patient care.
Work History
Dialysis Technician
7 Months- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs during procedures, promptly reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Maintained and calibrated dialysis machines, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with health regulations.
- Educated patients on treatment processes and self-care practices to enhance their understanding and engagement.
Inpatient Care Technician
3 Years 4 Months- Responsibilities include providing acute and clinical care to patients admitted for kidney and dialysis treatment, to include evaluating vascular access for patency, routine vital sign monitoring, initiating appropriate dialysis treatment per prescribed orders including blood flow and dialysate flow, evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician’s, maintain dialysis machine safety checks and maintenance for continuous care with delegation from the RN’s.
1 Year 4 Months
- Outpatient Dialysis Technician
- Responsibilities include monitoring dialysis treatments, setting up and maintaining equipment, ensuring patient safety and building relationships with patients who have end-stage renal disease.
Inpatient Care Technician
6 Years- Duties and responsibilities include providing acute and clinical care to patients admitted for kidney and dialysis treatment, to include evaluating vascular access for patency, routine vital sign monitoring, initiating appropriate dialysis treatment per prescribed orders including blood flow and dialysate flow, evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician’s, maintain dialysis machine safety checks and maintenance for continuous care, assist nurses and other health professionals in the intensive care unit (ICU) in conducting tandem dialysis treatments, update medical charts and input treatment plan notes, brief medical team on the progress of patients, prepare, organize, and inventory supplies for the dialysis unit, prepare monthly logs on preventive maintenance of dialysis machines and water treatment supply needs. Other duties include maintaining client records, database entries, maintaining monthly reports, audits, and other tasks common in a clinical treatment environment.
- AHS Renalstat April 2016-August 2016 Traveling Dialysis Technician Traveling dialysis technician who would provide care for patients in local and out of state dialysis clinics and inpatient facilities. Responsible for managing, monitoring, and evaluating performance of cannulation on access for patient treatment initiations Provide intradialytic monitoring of patients. Comply with medical orders from physicians of termination of treatment per policy or direction. Other duties include updating patient treatment notes, providing treatment plans and briefing patients on quality care, and other tasks common in a clinical treatment environment.
- DaVita Renal Center May 2009-April 2016 Certified Hemodialysis Technician/Preceptor Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and comply with orders for dialysis treatment. Maintain patients’ vitals signs, treatment care notes, and other pertinent data to elevate care. Assist other medical staff in cannulation of patients. Verify and evaluate the hygienic standards of dialysis machines to ensure no foreign substances, disinfectant residuals, or other potential maintenance problems are resolved to ensure proper function of dialysis machines and equipment. Performed care in a high pace, high stress, high demand clinical environment with ability to ensure high patient care is provided daily. Ability to multi-task on demand without complaint and with high production results were paramount in this clinical environment. Responsible for training new staff members on policy, regulations, safety standards, clinical protocol, and expectations of dialysis clinical care goals. Other duties include supervising and evaluating lab vials are properly labeled and appropriate specimens lab draws were maintained accordingly. Other duties include tasks common in a high paced clinical environment on demand.
Education
CCHT-A Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Advanced
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
- New Mexico State University
- Lic # CHT-00101
- Preceptor-Train New Certified Hemodialysis Technicians.
Associate in General Studies
CCHT-Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Associates of Arts & Associates in Science
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
- New Mexico State University
- Lic # CHT-00101
- Preceptor-Train New Certified Hemodialysis Technicians.
Diploma
Skills
Vascular access assessment
Dialysis treatment initiation
Intradialytic patient monitoring
Vital signs monitoring
Cannulation support
Dialysis unit training
Treatment documentation
Equipment setup & maintenance
Supply inventory management
Preceptor support
Accomplishments
Honors/Achievements DaVita Renal Care: Employee of the Year (2015) DaVita Renal Care: Employee of the Year (2013) DaVita Renal Care: Employee of the Year (2012)
Certification
- CCHT-A Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Advanced. (March 2016)
- CCHT-Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician. (February 2016)
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician- New Mexico (September 2011) Lic # CHT-00101 Preceptor-Train New Certified Hemodialysis Technicians. (October 2015)
- Powered Industrial Truck Operator’s Permit - August 23, 2025
- OSHA 10- August 31, 2025
- OSHA 30- October 26, 2025
- Graduated CDL School
Dona Ana Community College - May 2026
- Achieved Class A, Tankers endorsement, Double-Triples endorsement- June 2026
- Hazmat and Twic Card- August 2026
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
US Renal Care
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Inpatient Care Technician
Mountainview Regional Hospital Acutes
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
ARA
09.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Inpatient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2016 - 08.2022Read More
Las Cruces High School
Diploma
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Certified Hemodialysis Technician
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Dona Ana Community College
Associates of Arts & Associates in Science
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CCHT-Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
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New Mexico State University
Associate in General Studies
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Certified Hemodialysis Technician
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American Heart Association
BLS for Healthcare Providers
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CCHT-A Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Advanced
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