Brianna Franklin
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Union City,GA
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 5 years of expertise providing exceptional care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Skilled in building strong patient connections and effectively communicating procedures to address concerns. Proficient in hemodialysis treatment, unit operations, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Cowry Kidney Care
Douglasville, Georgia
10.2024 - Current
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- 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.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Lead CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Chapel Hill
Douglasville, Georgia
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Sweetwater Dialysis
Lithia Springs, Georgia
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas and grafts to prevent infection.
Patient Care Technician - Float
DaVita Dialysis Float Pool
Washington, Georgia
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas and grafts by following infection control protocols.
- Traveled between clinics within the region to assist short-staffed clinics per staff needs
Education
Certificate - Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist TCC
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA 08.2018 -
Skills
Patient Education
Measuring Vital Signs
Direct Patient Care
Biohazardous Waste Disposal
Infection Control Standards
Expert Cannulator
HIPAA
Water Room Master
Lab Preparer
Certification
CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Professional References
Ms. Suzie Joins
Davita Southwest
Clinical Coordinator/Charge RN
18 years of experience
(678) 898-0818
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Ms. Andrea Bossie
Cowry Kidney Care
Nurse Practitioner
20 years of experience
(770) 713-2730
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Cowry Kidney Care
10.2024 - Current
Lead CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Chapel Hill
06.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Sweetwater Dialysis
12.2020 - 06.2021
Patient Care Technician - Float
DaVita Dialysis Float Pool
09.2019 - 11.2020
Certificate - Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist TCC
Atlanta Technical College
08.2018 -