BASHAR LEISTER
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant with passion for health, wellness and preventive care. Additional expertise in nutritional counseling and diabetes management. Highly skilled Dialysis Technician with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunity for growth. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctor's Assistant
New York & New Jersey Eye Institute
02.2022 - Current
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Conducted Ocular examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2019 - 08.2021
- 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.
- 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.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
EMT
Safeway Medical Transpiration
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained a full six to seven day workweek during the Covid Pandemic when our community needed it the most.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Manufacturing Technician
Collagen Matrix
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Trained and supervised production staff in use of equipment and machinery.
- Assembled and tested parts and components to meet safety and performance standards.
- Performed everyday tasks in a level seven cleanroom laboratory.
- Recorded and documented all maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Education
Bonent - Nephrology
DaVita-Dialysis Technician Program
Wayne, NJ07.2021
EMT Basic Life Support - Emergency Medical Care
PCCC Public Safety Academy
Wayne, NJ01.2012
Associate of Science -
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan06.2010
Continued My Education In Jordan -
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ01.2008
High School Diploma -
Clifton High School
Clifton, NJ06.2004
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Managing Prescription Refills
- Patient Interviews
- OSHA Regulations
- Wound Care
- Data Evaluation
- Patient Diagnosing
- Staff Training
- Fine Needle Aspirations
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Management
- Staff Maintenance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Doctor's Assistant
New York & New Jersey Eye Institute
02.2022 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2019 - 08.2021
EMT
Safeway Medical Transpiration
01.2017 - 08.2021
Manufacturing Technician
Collagen Matrix
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bonent - Nephrology
DaVita-Dialysis Technician Program
EMT Basic Life Support - Emergency Medical Care
PCCC Public Safety Academy
Associate of Science -
University of Jordan
Continued My Education In Jordan -
Passaic County Community College
High School Diploma -
Clifton High School
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