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Denisha Harris

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with background in providing quality care to patients suffering from kidney diseases. Skilled at monitoring and maintaining dialysis equipment, preparing dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems as well as documenting all machine checks. Strengths include ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, exceptional interpersonal skills for patient interaction, and adherence to strict protocols for patient safety. Past roles demonstrate significant contribution to improved patient welfare through compassionate care and technical expertise in hemodialysis treatments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CCHT-Home Therapies

Fresenius Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
  • Analyzed registered venous arterial pressures to meet established limits.
  • Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
  • Participated in regular continuing education programs related to advances in dialysis technology and practices.
  • Mixed dialysate solution according to prescribed formula.
  • Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

US Renal
02.2022 - 08.2024
  • Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
  • Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
  • Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

Fortus Group
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
  • Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
  • Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
  • Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
  • Observed infection control policies when providing care for infectious diseases.

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Center
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.

Donor Center Technician

Grifols Biomat USA
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Increased donor satisfaction with thorough pre-donation screenings, ensuring eligibility and minimizing risks.
  • Maintained accurate donor records through diligent data entry and documentation efforts.
  • Ensured donor safety and comfort by closely monitoring vital signs during the donation process.
  • Enhanced donor experience by providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
  • Assisted in achieving center goals by successfully processing a high volume of donors daily.

Sales Associate

Marshalls Department Store
08.2014 - 01.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Garland High School
Garland, TX
06-2016

Skills

  • Dialysis machine operation
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Patient assessment
  • Electronic medical records
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Office administration

Certification

  • CCHT

Education and Training

other

Timeline

CCHT-Home Therapies

Fresenius Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

US Renal
02.2022 - 08.2024

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

Fortus Group
08.2021 - 02.2022

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Center
03.2020 - 08.2021

Donor Center Technician

Grifols Biomat USA
01.2017 - 03.2020

Sales Associate

Marshalls Department Store
08.2014 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Garland High School

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