Personable recent graduate with extensive hands-on training in venipuncture, vital signs monitoring and basic patient care. Completed [Number] hours of clinical rotations. Currently pursuing certification in hemodialysis. Disciplined [Job Title] with more than [Number] years of experience delivering outstanding care to patients and operating various types of dialysis equipment. Empathetic medical staff aware of patient physical and emotional needs throughout dialysis process. Relevant technician with evolving awareness of cutting-edge advancements in care and treatment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2022
Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
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.
Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
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