Janet Sewemaenewa
Hotevilla,AZ
Summary
Skilled Dialysis Technician specializing in patient monitoring, infection control, and equipment maintenance. Ensures compliance with safety protocols while optimizing dialysis machine performance. Focused on enhancing patient care and safety during treatments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Polacca, Arizona
02.2010 - Current
- Operated dialysis machines, maintaining optimal functionality during procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout dialysis treatments to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Prepared patients for treatment by assessing individual conditions and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and refine patient care plans, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments and patient responses.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment following established protocols for patient safety.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives in dialysis unit, enhancing overall patient care processes.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Performed routine maintenance on dialysis equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
Education
Certificate -
BLS-CPR
Arizona11-2023
Certified - Certified Dialysis Technician
NNCC
Arizona03-2008
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assisting
Bryman
Phoenix, AZ11-1996
High School Diploma -
Hopi JR/SR High School
Polacca, AZ05-1995
Skills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality improvement
- Record management
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
02.2010 - Current
Certificate -
BLS-CPR
Certified - Certified Dialysis Technician
NNCC
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assisting
Bryman
High School Diploma -
Hopi JR/SR High School