Emil Castillo
Apopka,FL
Summary
Highly skilled CCHT with 15 years in the dialysis treatment field. Delivered numerous patient treatments in large inpatient facilities. Excellent technical skills and empathetic demeanor leading to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Technician (preceptorship)
DaVita
Orlando, FL
10.2018 - Current
- Train new techs and oversee protocol changes
- Mentor techs and do in-service meetings when needed
- Oversee other techs documentation
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters under RN's guidance.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
New York, NY
06.2007 - Current
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Delivered required oxygen by mask or cannula under RN's supervision and per [State] scope of practice.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters under RN's guidance.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
Phlebotomist
Saint Barnabas Hospital
The Bronx, NY
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Telehealth Technician
TeleHealth
The Bronx, NY
02.2005 - 05.2007
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on communication equipment and TVs.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and calibration of equipment to quality standards.
Education
Associate of Science - ADN (Registered Nurse Degree)
Rasmussen College - Topeka
Orlando, FL06.2022
No Degree - Dialysis Technology
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
New York, NY06.2004
Skills
- Bilingual
- Computer literate
- Patient Transport
- Exercise Administration
- Explaining Complex Diagnoses
- Patient Medical Histories
- Nursing Assistance
- Infectious Disease Mitigation
Accomplishments
- Completed advanced training in Cannulation, Phlebotomy, and Covid Care.
- Trained over 20 staff on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Hemodialysis Technician (preceptorship)
DaVita
10.2018 - Current
Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
06.2007 - Current
Phlebotomist
Saint Barnabas Hospital
01.2007 - 06.2007
Telehealth Technician
TeleHealth
02.2005 - 05.2007
Associate of Science - ADN (Registered Nurse Degree)
Rasmussen College - Topeka
No Degree - Dialysis Technology
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
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