Baheejah Mateen
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Technician with proficiency in operating dialysis machines, patient preparation, and post-treatment care. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include vascular access monitoring, equipment sterilization, and fluid removal rate calculation. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient comfort and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
US Renal Care
Houston, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Calculated and adjusted dialysis machine settings based on patient prescriptions.
- Participated in continuous education to stay updated on dialysis technology advancements.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
Dialysis Technician
Metropolitan Kidney Care
New Orleans, LA
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Education
Certification - Dialysis Technician
Blue Cliff College
Metairie, LA03-2016
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen High School
New Orleans05-1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Deledgo Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Patient assessments
- Safety protocols
- Infection control
- Patient education
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CCHT
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
US Renal Care
10.2024 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
08.2022 - 10.2024
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
07.2018 - 07.2022
Dialysis Technician
Metropolitan Kidney Care
11.2016 - 07.2018
Certification - Dialysis Technician
Blue Cliff College
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Deledgo Community College