Jason Goffin

Fresenius Dialysis

11.2016 - Current

Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Preceptor - training new employees