Evelyn Franks
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Woodlynne,NJ
Summary
Patient-orientedCertified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicianbringing 13-year background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Travel Hemodialysis Techician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Lawrenceville, GA
11.2022 - 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.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
Certified Acute Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Camden, New Jersey
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing dialysis treatments in an effort to reduce anxiety levels.
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Ensured proper functioning of dialyzer reprocessing equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
Certified Acute Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Atlantic City, New Jersey
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Performed physical assessments of patients, including vital signs and weight measurements.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Lawrenceville, GA
11.2011 - 10.2019
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Performed dialysis treatments on patients according to physician orders and nursing assessments.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland Regional High School
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control Standards
- Specimen Handling
- Patient Relations
- Aseptic Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Hemodialysis Treatment
- Treatment Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Observation
Certification
CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, 11/2011
Timeline
Certified Travel Hemodialysis Techician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.2022 - Current
Certified Acute Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
10.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Acute Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
09.2019 - 11.2020
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.2011 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Highland Regional High School
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