David Andrews
Fall River,MA
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 17 years of experience 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
02.2006 - Current
- 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.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2003 - 02.2006
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA05.2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA05.2019
Skills
- Sample Collection
- Patient Monitoring
- Equipment Calibration
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA
- Patient Education
- Medicare and Medicaid Knowledge
- Chart Auditing
- Patient Records Administration
- Patient Health Education
- Condition Assessment
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
02.2006 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2003 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Eastern Nazarene College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Bristol Community College
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