Felix Arriaga
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician with over 20 years of experience in administering dialysis treatments. Recognized for proactive problem-solving and effective patient communication and strong collaboration and training abilities, committed to optimizing patient safety and care quality in a team-oriented environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Davita
San Antonio, TX
05.2016 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs during sessions, promptly addressing any complications or concerns.
- Maintained and calibrated dialysis equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for patient care.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians in operational procedures and best practices for patient safety.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
US Renal
San Antonio, TX
04.2006 - Current
- Oversaw patient vital sign monitoring and communicated changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in the preparation and administration of prescribed treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and wellbeing.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and safety protocols.
- Executed emergency management strategies in accordance with established protocols, prioritizing patient safety in high-pressure scenarios.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenious Medical Care
Brownsville, TX
01.2003 - 04.2016
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- 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.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pace High School
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Expert Cannulator
- Patient Care Technician ICHD Advanced
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Davita
05.2016 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
US Renal
04.2006 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenious Medical Care
01.2003 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Pace High School