Crisel Almonte
Reading,PA
Summary
Disciplined Dialysis Technician with more than 12 years of experience delivering outstanding care to patients and operating various types of dialysis equipment. Empathetic medical staff aware of patient physical and emotional needs throughout dialysis process. Relevant technician with evolving awareness of cutting-edge advancements in care and treatment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Reading
Wyomissing, PA
08.2011 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Education
Berks Technical Institute
Reading, PA07.2011
Skills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Spanish speaking
- Teamwork
- Organization
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Reading
08.2011 - Current
Berks Technical Institute