Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to their concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Supported interdisciplinary team collaboration by sharing relevant patient information with physicians, nurses, and dietitians for comprehensive care planning.
- Optimized treatment efficiency through regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring all machines were in proper working order prior to initiating dialysis sessions.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- Ensured quality treatment outcomes by closely monitoring patient vital signs and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations governing clinical practice, adhering to organizational policies and procedures at all times during service provision.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through thorough handover reports highlighting key aspects of each patient's condition and treatment progress.
- Improved patient safety by keeping up-to-date with emergency protocols and participating in routine drills simulating various scenarios that could arise during the course of hemodialysis treatments.
- Supported a welcoming atmosphere within the clinic by engaging in positive interactions with patients' family members or caregivers when appropriate, fostering strong relationships that ultimately benefit overall treatment experience for patients themselves.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
