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Charles Mcdonnell

Fernley,Nevada

Summary

Motivated Biomedical Equipment Technician successful in providing biomedical equipment and device installation, maintenance and repairs. Accomplished in carefully inspecting and calibrating equipment during the installation process. Talented in providing safe and functional equipment through safety tests and regular preventive maintenance.


Professional Hemodialysis Technician with twenty years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Dialysis Biomed

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Reno, NV
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
  • Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
  • Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
  • Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
  • Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
  • Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis for medical equipment.
  • Assisted customers with budget planning and recommendations on cost-effective replacement alternatives for outdated, issue-prone equipment.
  • Trained Patient care techs on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
  • Coordinated allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use.
  • Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
  • Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections. Installed dialysis and water treatment equipment and performed calibration .
  • Demonstrated correct operation, care, and calibration to on-site medical personnel.
  • Researched catalogs and parts lists to locate components for repairs.
  • Checked facility's structural environment to assess for electrical, mechanical, and other safety hazards.
  • Soldered loose connections in equipment to reduce safety hazards and improve performance.
  • Analyzed and interpreted schematics and drawings for medical equipment and water systems.

Dialysis Preceptor

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Reno, NV
08.2014 - 11.2020
  • Oversaw work of new patient care technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
  • Met with new pct one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
  • Created and executed training program for staff and patients to achieve clinical care goals.
  • Monitored progress of each pct and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Coached underperforming pct to help meet clinical objectives
  • Trained students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
  • Directly cared for patients to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
  • Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.

Certified Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Reno, NV
08.2009 - 11.2020
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.

Ocean Systems Technician Analyst

US Navy
Honolulu, HI
07.1984 - 11.1988

Education

General Studies

Caldwell Community Collage
Boone, NC

Skills

  • Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
  • Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Learning Modalities
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Inventory Assessments
  • Device Monitoring
  • Installing and Repairing Equipment
  • Biomedical Equipment Operation
  • Preventive Equipment
  • Installing and Repairing Equipment
  • Biomedical Equipment Operation
  • Preventive Equipment Maintenance
  • Material Inventory
  • Installing and Repairing Equipment
  • Biomedical Equipment Operation
  • Preventive Equipment Maintenance
  • Material Inventory
  • Installing and Repairing Equipment
  • Biomedical Equipment Operation
  • Preventive Equipment Maintenance
  • Material Inventory
  • Installing and Repairing Equipment
  • Biomedical Equipment Operation
  • Preventive Equipment Maintenance
  • Material Inventory

Timeline

Dialysis Biomed

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
11.2020 - 11.2021

Dialysis Preceptor

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2014 - 11.2020

Certified Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2009 - 11.2020

Ocean Systems Technician Analyst

US Navy
07.1984 - 11.1988

General Studies

Caldwell Community Collage

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