Christopher Grantham
Knox City,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 16 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care, and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety. Patient-focused Certified Hemodialysis Technician offering 16-year background and advanced nephrology proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in all elements of hemodialysis with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff. Detail-oriented Certified Hemodialysis Technician well-versed in all elements of hemodialysis and skilled in operating H, K2, and T hemodialysis machines. Highly knowledgeable of infection control measures, aseptic techniques and bloodborne pathogens standards. Experienced Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 16 years of experience in providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations, and regulatory guidelines. Disciplined Certified Hemodialysis Technician with more than 16 years of experience in delivering outstanding care to patients and operating, maintaining and repairing various types of dialysis equipment. Expert in attending to physical and emotional needs of the patient when initiating and terminating dialysis. Committed to maintaining currency on relevant advancements in care and treatment. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
County Market Pharmacy
Canton , MO
11.2020 - Current
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for 300 customers daily and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Processed incoming drug orders.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Set up and modified patient profiles in profile system to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers.
- Processed over 300 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Davita Inc.
Brewton, AL
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Organized and maintained general supply storage areas.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve patient care skills.
- Collected and transported blood and urine specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- 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.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve dialysis skills.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Maintained aseptic and unobstructed field throughout cannulation and needle removal procedures.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
School Custodian
ABM Industries, Santa Rosa County FL School System
Jay, FL
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
- Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted requests for items requiring immediate reorder.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
- Completed routine floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Established and maintained clean and comfortable environments in classroom buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors resulting from ceiling leaks and plumbing problems.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Cleaned, vacuumed and dusted all areas of school building to maintain organized, professional appearance for employees and clients.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Identified concerns with facilities, including repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Performed daily checklists throughout facilities, including cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Brewton, AL
11.2003 - 04.2015
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- 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.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve knowledge of current dialysis protocols.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve knowledge of current dialysis protocols.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained aseptic and unobstructed field throughout cannulation and needle removal procedures.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Jefferson Davis Community College
Brewton, ALHigh School Diploma -
W.S. Neal High School
801 Andrew Jackson St, East Brewton, AL 3642605.2003
Skills
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Patient services
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- ADLs Assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Culturally-competent care
- Observing responses
- Outpatient care
- Patient Management
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Assessments
- Supporting personal needs
- Chronic disease management
- Responding to emergencies
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Recording vital signs
- Advanced nephrology proficiency
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Dialysis treatment
- HIPAA
- Patient relationship management
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Records management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Earned "Village Award" for Compassion.
- Initiated and managed dialysis treatment for 12 patients daily.
- Participated in unit-based shared governance group focused on Safety.
Affiliations
- Member of Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Reading
Love to read medical non-fiction.
Additional Information
I believe in TEAMWORK and am a very hard worker. I am willing to do anything asked of me as well as learn anything asked of me.
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
County Market Pharmacy
11.2020 - Current
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Davita Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2020
School Custodian
ABM Industries, Santa Rosa County FL School System
08.2015 - 12.2016
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2003 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Biology
Jefferson Davis Community College
High School Diploma -
W.S. Neal High School