Christie Cruz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Patient Care Technician with a strong ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. Offering twenty-two years of experience in dialysis and committed to providing quality and compassionate patient care. Have certification in Basic Life Support and am also a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Sankar Nephrology Group
San Antonio, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient test.
- Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician/PCT Preceptor
UsRenal Care
San Antonio, TX
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Tested trainees on materials to determine levels of understanding and areas requiring further instruction.
- Identified areas of concern uncovered during training sessions and suggested methods to reduce risk.
- Training new hires on best practices and protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests
- Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
Education
No Degree - Radiologic Technology
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX01.2026
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
San Antonio Medical And Dental Assistant College
San Antonio, TX01.2020
Skills
- Flexible
- Light Clerical
- Able to multi-task
- Attentive to detail
- Clinical training
- Blood Sample Collection
- Infection control standards
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Sankar Nephrology Group
06.2019 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician/PCT Preceptor
UsRenal Care
06.2015 - 06.2020
No Degree - Radiologic Technology
St. Philip's College
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
San Antonio Medical And Dental Assistant College
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